May 7
Online petitions are set to be introduced by Birmingham City Council as a 21st Century way for citizens to express their views on matters of concern. Under the plans, the new easy-to-use system, accessible via www.birmingham.gov.uk, will go live later this month. E-petitoners will be able to upload external documents and images as supporting information and follow the progress of their petition through its life cycle thanks to a timeline function. Additionally the system would give users access to support materials to market their petition to the public and be given the ability to create paper-based versions of petitions to run at the same time. Those working on the scheme in partnership with the city council include Digital Birmingham and Service Birmingham. Cllr Paul Tilsley, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council, said: “The introduction of an e-petition facility promises to be major step forward for the city of Birmingham. “It will provide an additional mechanism for people to have their say on issues - strengthening and broadening citizens’ access and participation in democratic decision-making. “As a council we are committed to embracing modern technologies and enabling citizens to make the most of the digital age. This project is clear evidence of this.” Funding for the system would be supplied by the EU, which would also foot the bill for any amendments and upgrades that are needed over the next two years.
Birmingham City Council - E-petitions to be introduced
Online petitions set to give citizens a greater sayOnline petitions are set to be introduced by Birmingham City Council as a 21st Century way for citizens to express their views on matters of concern. Under the plans, the new easy-to-use system, accessible via www.birmingham.gov.uk, will go live later this month. E-petitoners will be able to upload external documents and images as supporting information and follow the progress of their petition through its life cycle thanks to a timeline function. Additionally the system would give users access to support materials to market their petition to the public and be given the ability to create paper-based versions of petitions to run at the same time. Those working on the scheme in partnership with the city council include Digital Birmingham and Service Birmingham. Cllr Paul Tilsley, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council, said: “The introduction of an e-petition facility promises to be major step forward for the city of Birmingham. “It will provide an additional mechanism for people to have their say on issues - strengthening and broadening citizens’ access and participation in democratic decision-making. “As a council we are committed to embracing modern technologies and enabling citizens to make the most of the digital age. This project is clear evidence of this.” Funding for the system would be supplied by the EU, which would also foot the bill for any amendments and upgrades that are needed over the next two years.
