Make Hollicombe beach dog friendly year round

The petitioner has chosen to meet with the decision maker petition, Director of Place

Stop telegraph poles wrecking Brixham's sea views

As the petition contained less than 25 valid signatures, it was referred directly to the Director of Place for a response

Pause the roll-out of 5G street furniture in Torbay until the technology is independently tested and proven safe.

The petition was presented at the 6 February 2020 Council meeting. As the petition had reached the 1,000 signature threshold it was subject to debate by the Council

Minutes of the Council 6 February 2020

Removal of Tree at 5 St Georges Crescent

The petitioner requested the petition be sent to the decision maker petition, Director of Place, for response.

Relocation of PATH

The petition was noted at the 5 December 2018 Council meeting. The petition was referred to the decision maker, Assistant Director Community and Customer Services, for response

Traffic Calming Devices along Eden Park Road and outside Eden Park Primary School

The petition was noted at the 2 September 2018 Council meeting. The petition was referred to the decision maker, Director of Place, for response.

Oldway is not for sale

The petition was noted at the 21 June 2018 Council meeting and that the matters set out in the petition were due to be considered at this meeting

Minutes of the Council 21 June 2018

Request for one way system with residents parking in Victoria Road, Torquay

The petition was noted at the 7 December 2017 Council meeting and referred to the Executive Head for Assets and Business Services for consideration in consultation with the Executive Lead for Community Services for response.

To place a Covenant on Torquay harbourside and sea-front

The petition was presented at the 19 October 2017 Council meeting. As the petition had reached the 1,000 signature threshold it was subject to debate by the Council

Minutes of the Council 19 October 2017

Health & Safety at Cary Park and immediate surroundings

The petition was noted at the 25 February 2016 Council meeting. The petition was referred to the decision maker, Assistant Director (Community & Customer Services), for response.

Keep Oldway for the people by setting up a community trust and inviting applications for trust members to take over control of the Oldway Estate.

The petitioner has chosen to meet with the decision maker petition, Executive Director of Operations and Finance.

Due to the existence of the current agreement regarding Oldway Mansion, it is not possible at this time to explore the establishment of a Community Trust.

We are trying to save Paignton Hospital from closing.

As the petition contained less than 25 valid signatures, it was referred directly to the Director of Adult Services, Caroline Taylor for consideration.

Withdrawal of the number 60 and 61 bus service.  Save the number 60 and 61 bus service.

A notice of motion was submitted by Councillors to the Council meeting on the 11 May 2016  where the Council agreed a di minimus contract for 60 and 61 route to fund the service for a year. The petition was referred to the decision maker, Assistant Director for Community and Customer Services for consideration in consultation with the Executive Lead for Planning, Transport and Housing for response.

60/60 Response

Objection to the release of restrictive covenants on 9 Sandringham Drive, TQ3 1HU, that would allow a substantial extension, already with planning permission, to be built contravening covenants that neighbours, and much of the properties on the road are subject to.

We believe that the release of the restrictive covenant would undoubtedly set a precedent that will lead to completely changing the character of the road. Many properties have been substantially extended within the existing covenant restrictions. Release of covenants is unnecessary.

Action required: For the Council, who administer the covenants, to leave the covenants as they are to preserve the distinctive character of Sandringham Drive.

The petition was noted at the 21 July 2016 Council meeting. The petition was referred to the decision maker, Assistant Director of Corporate and Business Services in consultation with the Executive Lead for Business Services for response.

Sandringham Drive Decision Letter

To reduce the current speed limit on Centenary Way from 30 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour.

As the petition contained less than 25 valid signatures, it was referred directly to the Assistant Director Community and Customer Services, Fran Hughes for consideration.

Stop Housing Discrimination Against Homeless People With Pets

The petition was noted at the 24 September 2015 Council meeting. The petition was referred to the decision maker, Assistant Director (Community & Customer Services), Fran Hughes for response.

Stop Housing Discrimination Response

Watcombe Estate Lack of Maintenance Care

As the petition contained less than 25 signatures, it was referred directly to the Assistant Director (Community & Customer Services), Fran Hughes for response.

Watcombe Estate Response

Protect Our Kids. We the Undersigned call on the Elected Mayor and Torbay Council to put back into the budget the reduction of £19,000 to ensure that Torbay Council continues to provide a road safety education service for under 16 year olds.

The petition was handed in at the 12 Feb 15 Council meeting, which was after the submission deadline. However the decision was made at the Council meeting to re-instate the money back into the budget.

This was passed to the Road Safety Team for their information.

As freehold land owner, Torbay Council is asked to covenant with the residents of Torquay not to allow any development of Cary Green without first obtaining the agreement of the majority of the residents of Torquay at a referendum.

The petition will be debated by Members at the 26 February 2015 Council Meeting.

Cary Green Covenant Decision

We, the Undersigned, are against the building of a Hotel and Apartments next to the Pavilion & Marina Car Park on Torquay Harbour side, incorporating Cary Green as their car park. We ask you not to release the lease associated with this plot of land to the developers.

The contents of the petition were carefully considered and on this occasion it was decided to decline the petition as it was materially similar to a petition that was presented to a meeting of the Council, on 17 July 2014. The petition was, however, forwarded to the Planning department to be considered as part of the planning process.

Referred to the Planning Department

Cary Green – We, the undersigned want to object to destroy what we already have here. Listen to the people of Torbay and do not ignore the laws of the Land.

The contents of the petition were carefully considered and on this occasion it was decided to decline the petition as it was materially similar to a petition that was presented to a meeting of the Council, on 17 July 2014 and an e-petition request received on 9 December 2014. 

Refused

Petition requesting more trees to be planted on Mincent Hill and in Watcombe, Torquay.

The petition was presented at the 4 December 2014 Council meeting. It was then referred to the Director of Place, for consideration in consultation with the Deputy Mayor and Executive Lead for Tourism.

Mincent Hill Decision

Petition to allow year long dog walking on Hollicombe Beach.

The petitioner has chosen to meet directly with the decision maker. The petition was noted at the 4 December 2014 Council meeting and referred to the Director of Place for consideration in consultation with the Deputy Mayor and Executive Lead for Tourism.

Petition requesting the Council to reduce and stop development of more services for substance abuse near Torbay.

The petition was presented at the 30 October 2014 Council meeting. It was then referred to the Director of Public Health for consideration in consultation with the Executive Lead for Health and Wellbeing.

Petition to Save Torbay’s Countryside – Increase funding for Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust in 2014/15 to £193k and in 2015/16 to 183k.

The petition was presented at the 30 October 2014 Council meeting. As the petition had reached the 1,000 signature threshold it was subject to debate by the Council.

TCCT Funding Decision

Petition opposing the development of a new (Drug and Alcohol) centre at 228 Union Street.

In accordance with Torbay Council’s Petition Scheme, as the Petition related to a Planning Application, it was forwarded to the Planning Department to be considered as part of the planning process.

Referred to the Planning Department.

Petition requesting the Mayor to abandon proposals to close Churston Library or replace staff with volunteers.

The petition was presented at 25 September Council 2014 meeting. As the petition had reached the 1,000 signature threshold it was subject to debate by the Council.

Save Churston Library Decision

Petition requesting a covenant with the residents of Churston and Galmpton to not allow development of Churston Golf Course without first obtaining the agreement of the majority of the residents of the ward at a referendum.

The petition was presented at the 25 September 2014 Council meeting. As the petition had reached the 1,000 signature threshold it was subject to debate by the Council.

Churston Golf Course Covenant Decision

Meadfoot Beach Clean-up Petition.

The petitioner has chosen to meet directly with the decision maker. The petition was noted at the 25 September 2014 Council meeting and referred to the Director of Place and the Executive Lead for Tourism and Harbours.

The Communities response to the unfair actions of the Mayor towards Cllr David Thomas (ex Deputy Mayor).

The request to start an e-petition asked the Council to condemn the actions of the Mayor in respect of the changes to his Executive, specifically in relation to Cllr. David Thomas. The decision on the composition of the Executive and who is Deputy Mayor rests solely with the Mayor, and he can change the composition of the same at any time. Consequently there was no role for the Council to comment upon changes that were made, and that the requested condemnation would be highly political for the Council to consider and debate. After careful consideration it was decided not appropriate to accept the petition on this occasion.

Refused

To reduce the current speed limit on Centenary Way from 30 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour.

Centenary Way Decision Letter