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You have a proposal that you want to submit to Stirling Council, and you're curious to see whether other people support it as well? Post it here, prove that it's supported by collecting 500 votes within 60 days, and Stirling Council will get back to you. Learn more about how proposals work.

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Stirling Council Governance Team5 years ago Principal Petitioner - Dr Niall Hamilton-SmithThe Viewforth link road is a multi-million road expansion scheme, projected to increase traffic, carbon emissions, noise and air pollution in the city centre and local communities. It will involve the felling of mature trees which are part of the city's heritage.This petition asks Stirling Council to reconsider the significant expenditure on the Viewforth Link Road, following the declaration of a Climate and Ecological Emergency and in light of the Covid challenges.There have been many attempts by local people to engage with the council on this matter, eg, during planning there were 166 local objections, with no meaningful consultation with the communities affected.We are asking the Council to think again, to think more boldly and to invest in our future.We Ask Our Council: To prioritise investment in a green and just recovery, addressing its declaration of a Climate and Ecological Emergency To continue to invest in more robust sustainable transport initiatives throughout Stirling with a strong emphasis on prioritising pedestrians, cyclists, and affordable public transport across rural and urban Stirling To work with local people to develop a more ambitious vision: cleaner, healthier and environmentally sustainable, drawing on the strengths and energy of our local communities, small businesses and producers. This vision must meet the challenges set in the Scottish Governments’ National Transport Strategy delivery plan, whilst making effective use of up-to-date evidence and innovation. To protect and develop local biodiversity for the benefit of us all and avoid ecological degradation at all costs.

580 votes out of 500

155 comments

archived

Duncan McArthur4 years ago Cars are constantly driving above the speed limit in Old Plean causing safety concerns.Road surveys undertaken earlier this year show approximately 50% of the traffic in this area were above speed limit on a daily basis. Council officials don't think this is bad enough to warrant any speed reduction but the other end of the village which has the same traffic and issues has a 20mph limit.This petition has been raised by Stirling Council on behalf of a member of the public.

115 votes out of 500

36 comments

closed

Stirling Council 5 years ago Full Title: Open up public participation at meetings by introducing a deputation policyPrinciple Petitioner: Jorge IguzquizaThe introduction of a deputation policy would offer a much more straight forward and accessible pathway for local democratic engagement. A deputation is a request from an individual or a group of people who want to have the opportunity to speak on an item of a published agenda or on a new matter of community interest.From time to time, individuals or a group may wish to speak to a Committee or Council meeting on an item of the agenda to raise issues they may be concerned about. This allows the Councillors and officers to hear, at first hand, the views of people who may be affected by a decision the Councillors are about to take.Many local authorities in Scotland have already implemented a 'deputation' policy, but at Stirling Council there is no general provision for deputations at public meetings. Deputations are an important part of community participation in the decision-making process, providing individuals or groups in the local community with an opportunity to present their opinions and raise their concerns at Council meetings.

112 votes out of 500

15 comments

archived

maurice fitzgibbon1 year ago

2 votes out of 500

1 comment

closed

Kathryn McGrath1 year ago

1 vote out of 500

2 comments

closed

Stirling Council 5 years ago Information Provided by the Principle PetitionerThe principle petitioner lives in close proximity to the main stage of the Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival. The petitioner raised concerns about the impact this festival is having on local residents and their properties.The principle petitioner asked that when the Council grants a license for the festival, the health and well-being of residents is considered.Reason the petition was assessed as invalidThe Council is unable to accept petitions about:Matters which are the subject of individual planning, licensing or other similar regulatory processes where there are already procedures in place to consider objections and an appeal against a decision. Please refer to point 3 of the Council's petitions guidance.

1 vote out of 500

1 comment

ineligible

Stirling Council 5 years ago Information Provided by the Principle PetitionerThis existing petition covers the salient points well. A link to a change.org petition was provided.This road is not wanted or needed by the community, has had no support from residents or community groups, yet planning permission was granted. The plans are out of date and do not serve our current needs. A huge unnecessary expense, money which could be going to far more worthwhile projects.Reason the petition was assessed as invalidThe Council is unable to accept petitions about: Matters which are the subject of individual planning, licensing or other similar regulatory processes where there are already procedures in place to consider objections and an appeal against a decision. The petition raised no issues for the Council to resolve and refers to planning objections and planning permission, which there is already an appropriate route through the planning process for these issues to be dealt with. Matters which have not been discussed in detail with relevant Council Officers. The petition raises no issues for the Council to resolve and provides no evidence that the petitioner has raised matters with officers of the Council. Please refer to point 3 of the Council's petitions guidance.Action before Submitting a Petition Before a petition is submitted, petitioners must, in the first instance, have taken reasonable steps in attempting to resolve the issues with the appropriate Council Officer/organisation. Copies of relevant correspondence should be appended to the petition. As well as contacting relevant Council Officers, Petitioners may also consider other routes such as the Council’s complaints procedure or by raising the issue with and attempting to obtain the support of the relevant Local Elected Member, Member of Parliament, Member of the Scottish Parliament and Area Community Planning Forum. If petitioners have explored these routes copies of any correspondence should be included as supporting information and submitted with the main petition. Petitioners should also contact the relevant Community Council prior to submitting the petition. The Community Council may be pursuing the same issue with the Council. The Petition also refers to another petition which has been submitted on an alternative site. The Council are unable to accept petitions from other sites/formats. Please refer to point 5 of the Council's petitions guidance.

1 vote out of 500

ineligible

Stirling Council 5 years ago Full Title: Cancel the Viewforth Link Road and invest in environmentally-sound local infrastructure.Information Provided by the Principle PetitionerThe Viewforth link road is a multi-million pound road expansion scheme, projected to increase (based on pre-pandemic levels), traffic, noise and air pollution in the City Centre roads and local communities. It will involve the felling of mature trees which are part of the city's heritage. This petition asks Stirling Council to reconsider the significant expenditure (over £3 Million) on the Viewforth Link Road, following the declaration of its own Climate and Ecological Emergency and in light of the COVID pandemic challenges we face. We believe the link road is an investment in the past, an old approach to a twenty-first century issue, an investment in decline rather than growth. We Ask Our Council: • To prioritise investment in a green and just recovery, addressing its declaration of a Climate and Ecological Emergency • To invest in robust sustainable transport initiatives throughout Stirling, with a strong emphasis on prioritising pedestrians, cyclists, and affordable public transport across rural and urban Stirling . • To work with local people to develop a vision for growth that is cleaner, healthier and environmentally sustainable, drawing on the strengths and energy of our local communities, small businesses and producers • To protect vital services post-pandemic, particularly for our most vulnerable residents, and young people • To protect and develop local biodiversity for the benefit of us all and avoid ecological degradation at all costs.Reason the petition was assessed as invalidThere does not appear to have been any reasonable steps in attempting to resolve issues with Officers of the Council before submission of the petition. Please refer to point 5 of the Council's petitions guidance.

no votes out of 500

ineligible

Stirling Council 5 years ago Information Provided by the Principle PetitionerTo involve citizens with the budget preparation.Reason the petition was assessed as invalidThe Council is unable to accept petitions about matters which have not been discussed in detail with relevant Council Officers. No additional information has been provided within the petition to evidence attempts have been made to discuss with Council Officers. Please refer to point 3 of the Council's petitions guidance. There does not appear to have been any reasonable steps in attempting to resolve issues with Officers of the Council before submission of the petition. The petitioner has stated that no attempts have been made to resolve issues with the Council before submission of the petition. Please refer to point 5 of the Council's petitions guidance.

no votes out of 500

ineligible

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