Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009(c. 20) - Explanatory Notes

Explanatory Notes

Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009

2009 CHAPTER 20

12 November 2009

Commentary

Part 1: Democracy and Involvement

Background

Chapter 2: Petitions to Local Authorities

Section 10 – Electronic petitions

36. Section 10 requires principal local authorities to provide a facility for people to make petitions electronically. Principal local authorities are defined in subsection (3).