Agenda item - To receive petitions and e-petitions.

Petitions will be presented to the Mayor at the meeting.

55.1         The Mayor invited the submission of petitions from councillors and members of the public.  He reminded the Council that petitions would be referred to the appropriate decision-making body without debate and the person presenting the petition would be invited to attend the meeting to which the petition was referred.

55.2         Mr. Moorhouse presented a petition signed by 661 residents calling on the council to reject the Government’s cuts to council tax benefit.

55.3         Ms. Clark presented a petition signed by 33 residents, requesting that the parking restrictions in Cromwell Road, Hove be amended and a zebra crossing installed to improve road safety.

55.4         Ms. Paynter presented a petition signed by 83 residents concerning the roll-out of side view only pedestrian crossing lights and asking that this be reviewed.

55.5         Ms. Lyon presented a petition signed by 694 residents concerning the cessation of pop concerts in Stanmer Park.

55.6         Councillor Mears presented a petition signed by 119 residents concerning the provision and accessibility of childcare facilities in Saltdean.