We the undersigned members of the Honiton community call upon East Devon District Council to undertake a Community Governance Review for the Honiton Town Council area with the purpose of ensuring improved community engagement, better local democracy and more effective and convenient delivery of local services.

 We believe that the current Council, which has not been effectively subject to democratic scrutiny at the last election or since, has failed to deliver a sense of civic values, responsibility and pride within the Town, or to create a place with a positive feeling for people and local distinctiveness which is reflective of the identities and interests of the Honiton community.

This is evident in the large number of issues that have occurred in recent years and particularly the abnormal level of councillor turnover and the amount and seriousness of staff sickness .

We call on East Devon District Council to take action under the provisions of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 to undertake a community governance review and to;-

·Dissolve the council and take over its operation for the period before new elections

 ·Repair the council by resolving staff issues and settling all outstanding legal disputes.

·Restore the Council by holding new elections in May 2021 and encouraging all those with a positive vision for serving and improving the Town to stand for office.

This petition is open to those who live, work or study in Honiton.

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