Welcome

Welcome to our online petition system. Here you can add your name to an existing petition or you can create a new one.

Taking part in or creating a petition is one way individuals, community groups and organisations can get involved in what the council does. It allows people to raise issues of public concern, giving councillors the opportunity to consider the need for change.

Anyone who lives, works or studies in the Braintree district can sign or create a petition. There is no age limit - children and young people can also take part in or create a petition.

To set up a new petition, you must be a registered user within the e-petitions website. To register, simply provide us with a few details by following the Register link on the right hand side of the page or using the alternate login options. Once you have registered, follow the link on the left of the page to Add a petition and follow the instructions on screen.

To sign a petition, follow the link to Live Petitions on the left hand side of this screen. You will then see all current petitions, click on the petition you are interested in. You will then see information about the topic. If you want to sign, click 'Sign this Petition' and follow the onscreen instructions.

See our Petition Guidance for information about petitions, how to create a new petition, what happens to a petition after it has closed and information about what is appropriate.