P-04-592 Democratically Binding Plebiscites at Local Government Level
P-04-592 Democratically Binding Plebiscites at Local Government Level
We,
the undersigned, call upon the Welsh Government to legislate to allow for Welsh
citizens to call plebiscites on issues at the level of Local Government, and
for such votes to have the effect of, either [1] calling-in decisions made by
Councils for reconsideration, or [2] allowing votes above a two-thirds majority
to be democratically binding.
Additional Information:
Plebeian
Laboratories is aware of an endless number of decisions made at Local
Government Level, which negatively affect the lives of citizens, but over which
they have very little direct control. In recent years, Direct Democracy has
gained in popularity in many countries throughout the world, not least as a
means to increase civic participation and Democratic Rights. Although we do not
anticipate Assembly Members voting to enact direct democracy at Welsh national
level any more than turkeys would vote for Christmas, a degree of limited
direct democracy at Local Government level would bring Welsh democracy to life.
The
creation of the National Assembly for Wales has permitted Welsh citizens a
limited democratic voice over decisions affecting their lives, however Plebeian
Laboratories is aware of an endless number of decisions made at Local
Government Level, which negatively affect the lives of citizens, but over which
they have very little direct control. In recent years, Direct Democracy has
gained in popularity in many countries throughout the world, not least as a
means to increase civic participation and Democratic Rights. Although we do not
anticipate Assembly Members voting to enact direct democracy at Welsh national
level any more than turkeys would vote for Christmas, a degree of limited
direct democracy at Local Government level would bring Welsh democracy to life.
Petition raised by: Plebeian Laboratories
Date Petition first
considered by Committee:
23 September 2014
Number of signatures: 38
Business type: Petition
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: For consideration
First published: 17/09/2014