Submit a petition

Petition scheme

We encourage everyone who lives, works, or studies in Torbay to petition us. If we can fulfill your petition request, we will do so. If we cannot, we will explain why.

Submit a petition

• Learn about how we handle petitions and the different options available.
• Start a new petition or support an existing one using our online system.
• Registration is required to use the online petition system.

E-petition

You can start a petition or support an existing petition using the online system. You will need to register to do this.

Paper petition

Petitions can be submitted in paper format to:

Governance Support
Torbay Council
Town Hall
Castle Circus
Torquay
TQ1 3DR

They can also be scanned and emailed to governance.support@torbay.gov.uk.

2 July 2026: Public toilets in Cary play park

• Format: Paper
• Signatures: 106
• Subject: To ask Torbay Council for public toilets in Cary Play Park
• Status: The petitioner chose to meet with the decision maker, Director of Pride in Place.

30 June 2026: Participation in Local Plan Working Party meetings

• Format: e-petition
• Signatures: 15
• Subject: Local Plan Working Party. We the undersigned petition the council to allow the Torquay Neighbourhood Plan Chair, or Vice-Chair, or other Officer to participate in meetings of the Local Plan Working Party.
• Status: As the petition contained fewer than 25 valid signatures, it was referred directly to the Director of Pride in Place for a response.
  Outcome: The Chair of the Local Plan Working Party agreed to the planning forum representatives being invited as non-voting attendees.

22 May 2026: Traffic Regulation Order at Primley park

• Format: e-petition
• Signatures: 5 
• Subject: We the undersigned petition the Council to put in place a Traffic Regulation Order at Primley Park to regulate parking on the grounds of public safety and enable the flow of traffic, as residents are parking on a blind corner, rendering it dangerous
• Status: As the petition contained less than 25 valid signatures, it was referred directly to the Director of Pride in Place for a response

4 November 2025: Parking on Glenmore Road, Brixham

• Format: Paper
• Signatures: 73 
• Subject: Parking on Glenmore Road, Brixham. The residents of Glenmore Road petition the Council to move the double yellow lines to the opposite side of the road so residents can park outside their homes
• Status: The petitioner chose to meet with the decision maker, Director of Pride in Place

8 October 2025: Roundham Road speed limit

• Format: e-petition 
• Signatures: 30 
• Subject: Roundham Road Speed Limit. We the undersigned petition the council to Reduce the speed limit on (upper) Roundham Road from 30mph to 20mph
• Status: The petition was presented at the 26 February 2026 Council meeting. It was then referred to the Director of Pride in Place, for consideration in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Pride in Place, Transport and Parking, Councillor Billings
• Outcome: Council meeting minutes 26 February 2026

24 October 2024: Torre Abbey pitch and putt closure

• Format: Paper and e-petition
• Signatures: 794 paper and 189 e-petition
• Subject: Pitch and Putt closure. Public consultation prior to the termination of the Pitch and Putt at Torre Abbey.
• Status: The petition was presented at the 5 December 2024 Council meeting. It was then referred to the Director of Pride in Place, for consideration in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Tourism,Culture & Events and Corporate Services, Councillor Jackie Thomas.
• Outcome: Decision letter regarding the Torre Abbey pitch and putt closure

20 July 2024: Cycling space in Harbour Public Realm project

• Format: Paper and e-petition
• Signatures: 54 paper and 76 e-petition
• Subject: Harbour Public Realm Project and cyclists. Create a designated space within the paved area as part of The Strand: Harbour Public Realm regeneration and improvement project
• Status: The petition was presented at the 12 September 2024 Council meeting. It was then referred to the Director of Pride in Place, for consideration in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Pride in Place, Transport and Parking, Councillor Billings

14 May 2024: Sale of Breakwater car park

• Format: e-petition 
• Signatures: 539 
• Subject: Breakwater car park. The Council is urged to take a formal decision not to sell the car park (in part or whole) for development purposes.
• Status: The lead petitioner decided to take no further action after the petition ended and the signatures verified.

11 November 2023: Improvement of Ilsham Road, Torquay

• Format: Paper and e-petition 
• Signature: 84 paper and 38 e-petition
• Subject: Consider measures to improve the safety of the Ilsham Road in Torquay
• Status:The petition was presented at the 20 June 2024 Council meeting. It was then referred to the Director of Pride in Place, for consideration in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Pride in Place, Transport and Parking, Councillor Billings.
• Outcome: Council meeting minutes 20 June 2024

23 July 2023: Pollarding of plane trees

• Format: Paper
• Signatures: 54
• Subject: We request that the council pollard our plane trees this year, they have not been done for over 12 years and now desperately need attention
• Status: The petitioner chose to meet with the decision maker, Director of Pride in Place.

 9 July 2023: 20mph speed limit in Galmpton

• Format: e-petition  
• Signatures: 8  
• Subject: We the undersigned petition the council to set a default 20 mph speed limit in Galmpton.    
• Status: As the petition contained less than 25 valid signatures, it was referred directly to the Director of Pride in Place for a response.

8 July 2023: Review of fishing byelaws in Torbay harbours

• Format: e-petition    
• Signatures: 763  
• Subject: Review the existing byelaws with a view to amending them in order to allow Adela BM79 and other small-scale fishermen in Torbay harbours to sell their catch directly from their boats. 
• Status: The petition was presented at the 20 September 2023 Council meeting. It was then referred to the Director of Pride in Place for consideration in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Place Development and Economic growth.
• Outcome: Council meeting minutes 20 September 2023

25 February 2023: Safety on Brixham Road

• Format: e-petition    
• Signatures: 31    
• Subject: Make Brixham Road Safer at the junction with Roselands Drive. 
• Status: The petitioner decided it was not necessary to meet with the decision maker, Director of Pride in Place, after a filter light was fitted to the junction

17 February 2023: Tennis court fences at Oldway Mansion

• Format: e-petition
• Signatures: 213
• Subject: Keep the fences surrounding the old grass tennis courts at Oldway Mansion.
• Status: The petitioner chose to meet with the decision maker, Director of Pride in Place.

5 December 2022: Road closure of Torbay Ring Road

• Format: e-petition 
• Signatures: 1,968   
• Subject: We the undersigned petition the council to Work with developers to urgently reconsider the proposed 4 month road closure of the Torbay Ring Road. Commit to preventing surrounding, minor roads being used inappropriately for diversions or motorists trying to avoid the roadworks 
• Status: The petition was presented at the 7 March 2023 Council meeting. As the petition had reached the 1,000 signature threshold it was subject to debate by the Council
• Outcome: Council meeting minutes 7 March 2023

12 November 2022: Dogs at Broadsands Beach

• Format: e-petition 
• Signatures: 70 
• Subject: Make Broadsands Beach dog friendly all year round.
• Status: The petition was presented at the 7 March 2023 Council meeting. It was noted that the petitioner had requested their petition to be submitted direct to the decision-maker and it would therefore be referred to the Director of Place.
• Outcome: Council meeting minutes 7 March 2023

10 November 2022: Parking on Castle Road, Torquay

• Format: e-petition   
• Signatures: 15  
• Subject: Make all parking on Castle Road, Torquay permit parking
• Status: As the petition contained less than 25 valid signatures, it was referred directly to the Director of Pride in Place for a response.

30 August 2022: Double yellow lines on Barnfield and Marldon Road junction, Paignton

• Format: Paper
• Signatures: 118
• Subject: Make our junction safe: Call on Torbay Council to provide double yellow lines on the junction of Barnfield Road and Marldon Road, Paignton
• Status: The petition was presented at the 8 December 2022 Council meeting. It was then referred to the Director of Place for consideration in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Environment and Culture.

13 June 2022: Recycling slot limitations

• Format: e-petition    
• Signatures: 29    
• Subject: Remove recycling centre slot limitations.   
• Status: The petition was presented at the13 October 2022 Council meeting. The petition was referred to the decision maker, Director of Place, for a response.
• Outcome: Decisions letter regarding the removal of recycling slot limitations

31 August 2021: Dogs at Hollicombe beach

• Format: e-petition    
• Signatures: 437    
• Subject: Make Hollicombe beach dog friendly year round
• Status: The petitioner has chosen to meet with the decision maker petition, Director of Place.

15 June 2020: Telegraph poles in Brixham 

• Format: e-petition    
• Signatures: 17    
• Subject: Stop telegraph poles wrecking Brixham's sea views
• Status: As the petition contained less than 25 valid signatures, it was referred directly to the Director of Place for a response.

6 January 2020: 5G street furniture in Torbay   

• Format: Paper and e-petition    
• Signatures: 1006    
• Subject: Pause the roll-out of 5G street furniture in Torbay until the technology is independently tested and proven safe.
• Status: 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.
• Outcome: Minutes of the Council 6 February 2020

13 February 2019: Removal of tree on St Georges Crescent  

• Format: Paper  
• Signatures: 19    
• Subject: Removal of Tree at 5 St Georges Crescent
• Status: The petitioner requested the petition be sent to the decision maker petition, Director of Place, for response.

22 November 2018: Relocation of PATH  

• Format: Paper    
• Signatures: 59    
• Subject: Relocation of PATH
• Status: 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.

23 July 2018: Traffic calming devices on Eden Park Road and primary school

• Format: e-petition    
• Signatures: 101    
• Subject: Traffic Calming Devices along Eden Park Road and outside Eden Park Primary School
• Status: The petition was noted at the 2 September 2018 Council meeting. The petition was referred to the decision maker, Director of Place, for response.

6 June 2018: Sale of Oldway

• Format: Paper    
• Signatures: 888    
• Subject: Oldway is not for sale
• Status: 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.
• Outcome: Minutes of the Council 21 June 2018

13 November 2017: One way system on Victoria Road, Torquay

• Format: Paper    
• Signatures: 26    
• Subject: Request for one way system with residents parking in Victoria Road, Torquay.
• Status: 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.

2 October 2017: Covenant on Torquay harbourside and sea-front

• Format: Paper    
• Signatures: 1038    
• Subject: To place a Covenant on Torquay harbourside and sea-front
• Status: 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.
• Outcome: Minutes of the Council 19 October 2017

20 January 2016: Health and safety at Cary Park

• Format: Paper    
• Signatures: 103    
• Subject: Health and safety at Cary Park and immediate surroundings
• Status: 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.

14 January 2016: Oldway community trust   

• Format: e-petition    
• Signatures: 29    
• Subject: 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.
• Status: The petitioner has chosen to meet with the decision maker petition, Executive Director of Operations and Finance.
• Outcome: 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.

10 July 2016: Closure of Paignton Hospital

• Format: Paper        
• Subject: We are trying to save Paignton Hospital from closing.
• Status: As the petition contained less than 25 valid signatures, it was referred directly to the Director of Adult Services, Caroline Taylor for consideration.

17 May 2016: 60 and 61 bus service   

• Format: Paper    
• Signatures: 185    
• Subject: Withdrawal of the number 60 and 61 bus service. Save the number 60 and 61 bus service.
• Status: 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.

13 May 2016: Covenants on 9 Sandringham Drive, TQ3 1HU

• Format: Paper    
• Signatures: 126    
• Status: 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.
• Status: 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.
• Outcome: Sandringham Drive decision letter (Word document)

22 March 2016: Speed limit on Centenary Way

• Format: Paper        
• Subject: To reduce the current speed limit on Centenary Way from 30 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour.
• Status: 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.

26 August 2015: Housing discrimination against homeless people with pets  

• Format: e-petition  
• Signatures: 70    
• Subject: Stop Housing Discrimination Against Homeless People With Pets
• Status: 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.
• Outcome: Stop Housing Discrimination Response (Word document)

31 July 2015: Maintenance care at Watcombe Estate

• Format: e-petition    
• Signatures: 9    
• Subject: Watcombe Estate Lack of Maintenance Care
• Status: As the petition contained less than 25 signatures, it was referred directly to the Assistant Director (Community & Customer Services), Fran Hughes for response.
• Outcome: Watcombe Estate Response (Word document)

12 February 2015: Road safety education for under 16 year olds.   

• Format: Paper        
• Subject: 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.
• Status: 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.
• Outcome: This was passed to the Road Safety Team for their information.

10 February 2015 and 9 December 2014: Development of Cary Green    

• Format: Paper and e-petition    
• Signatures: 1426 (1336 paper signatures 90 e-signatures)   
• Subject: 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.
• Status: The petition will be debated by Members at the 26 February 2015 Council Meeting.
• Outcome: Cary Green covenant decision (PDF)

17 January 2015: Hotel and apartments next to Pavilion and Marina car park

• Format: Paper    
• Signatures: 348    
• Subject: 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.
• Status: 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.
• Outcome: Referred to the Planning Department

16 December 2014: Cary Green

• Format: e-petition    
• Subject: 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.
• Status: 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. 
• Outcome: Refused

19 November 2014: Planting of trees in Mincent Hill and Watcombe, Torquay

• Format: Paper and e-petition    
• Signatures: 46 (38 paper signatures and 8 e-signatures) 
• Subject: Petition requesting more trees to be planted on Mincent Hill and in Watcombe, Torquay.
• Status: 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.
• Outcome: Mincent Hill Decision (PDF)

5 November 2014: Dogs on Hollicombe Beach  

• Format: Paper    
• Signatures: 810    
• 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.

15 October 2014: Services for substance abuse near Torbay   

• Format: e-petition    
• Signatures: 48    
• Subject: Petition requesting the Council to reduce and stop development of more services for substance abuse near Torbay.
• Status: 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.

15 October 2014: Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust funding 

• Format: Paper and e-petition    
• Signatures: 2963 Total, 2632 paper signatures and 331 e-signatures    
• Subject: Petition to Save Torbay’s Countryside – Increase funding for Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust in 2014/15 to £193k and in 2015/16 to 183k.
• Status: 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.
• Outcome: TCCT Funding Decision (Word document)

24 September 2014: Drug and alcohol centre at 228 Union Street  

• Format: Paper    
• Signatures: 166    
• Subject: Petition opposing the development of a new (Drug and Alcohol) centre at 228 Union Street.
• Status: 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.
• Outcome: Referred to the Planning Department.

10 September 2014: Closure of Churston library  

• Format: Paper    
• Signatures: 2000    
• Subject: Petition requesting the Mayor to abandon proposals to close Churston Library or replace staff with volunteers.
• Status: 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.
• Outcome: Save Churston Library Decision (Word document)

10 September 2014: Churston golf course 

• Format: Paper    
• Signatures: 2000    
• Subject: 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.
• Status: 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.
• Outcome: Churston Golf Course Covenant Decision (PDF)

10 September 2014: Meadfoot Beach clean-up

• Format: Paper and e-petition    
• Signatures: 128 (76 paper and 53 e-signatures)
• Subject: Meadfoot Beach Clean-up Petition.
• Status: 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.

7 September 2014: Mayor and ex Deputy Mayor

• Format: e-petition        
• Subject: The Communities response to the unfair actions of the Mayor towards Cllr David Thomas (ex Deputy Mayor).
• Status: 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.
• Outcome: refused