Petition · past parliament

Investigate the past financial dealings of Torbay council and it's Mayor

Rejected 19 signatures

What the petition asks

Torbay has been run into the ground by it's current administration and Mayor. Despite a vote of no confidence, he refuses to step down. Torquay has seen investment such as luxury apartments and beach huts, money designated for other towns in Torbay has gone missing. Time to stand up!
Housing waiting list of over 5,000. Five times more spent on beach huts than affordable housing. Crime through the roof. Despite a modest salary he bought a luxury 250,000 apartment.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not responsible for.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The Mayor of Torbay is accountable to Torbay Council.

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https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

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http://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/how-the-council-works/petitions/

Timeline

31 May 2018 Petition opened for signatures
7 Jun 2018 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 19
Status Rejected
Rejected 7 Jun 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.