Petitions

Petition Summary:

We the undersigned are dismayed that our local bus services have been depleted and withdrawn without consultation with the people of Tavistock. We ask our elected representatives to protest on behalf of all users of these services and to work with us to:

• Reinstate the 89 local bus services replacing the new 86 and 89 buses;
• Reinstate the 104 and 105 services for our children

Action taken by the Council:

In response the Council has lobbied the local MP Sir Geoffrey Cox and also the Devon County Council Portfolio holder for Transport, seeking their support in requesting a review of the changes made to local Services and we have also contacted the Bus Service provider asking for their decision to be reconsidered.

As a result of taking the requested action, the Petition is now closed.

Petition Summary:

That West Devon Borough Council undertakes a Community Governance Review of the Parish of Sydenham Damerel with a view to abolishing Sydenham Damerel Parish Council and establishing the parish as a Parish Meetings only parish.

Action Taken by the Council

The Council supported the request and instigated a Community Governance Review at its meeting on 21 February 2023 at which the Terms of Reference for the Review were agreed. The Review will follow the agreed timetable and must be completed by 20 February 2024.

As a result of taking this action, the Petition is now closed.

Petition Summary:

That West Devon Borough Council conduct a Community Governance Review of Okehampton Town Council to consider:

• a change to the Okehampton Town Parish Boundary to incorporate the urban developments and future potential expansion sites into the town
• the removal of the Town Council Wards so that all elected Members can serve across the entire Town Council area
• that the existing number of Town Councillors remain unchanged

Action Taken by the Council

The Council supported the request and instigated a Community Governance Review at its meeting on 21 February 2023 at which the Terms of Reference for the Review were agreed. The Review will follow the agreed timetable and must be completed by 20 February 2024.

As a result of taking this action, the Petition is now closed.