Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Option for local referendums on hyperlocal tier of councils for all of England
Closed
30 signatures
What the petition asks
We would like the ability to request the option of new civil parishes covering a local area via referendum. And the right of new and existing parish and town councils to ‘pull down’ powers from upper tier and unitary councils.
We think this legislation should be included in the future English Devolution Bill.
Although progress has been made in some areas, especially since the Localism Act 2011 and also with the rise of regional mayors, we believe UK governance remains overly centralised. Localisation of further powers and assets to towns and rural areas across England could mean that areas that know their needs best can have full control of these, tailoring services accordingly. A double devolution or power - regional and very local - meaning more resilient communities.
Although progress has been made in some areas, especially since the Localism Act 2011 and also with the rise of regional mayors, we believe UK governance remains overly centralised. Localisation of further powers and assets to towns and rural areas across England could mean that areas that know their needs best can have full control of these, tailoring services accordingly. A double devolution or power - regional and very local - meaning more resilient communities.
Timeline
| 24 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
30
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
24 Feb 2025
Closed
24 Aug 2025
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Sep 2026.