Agenda item - To receive petitions and e-petitions.

27.1      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.

27.2      Ms. Baumgardt presented an e-petition signed by 141 residents calling on a ban of animals in circuses in Brighton & Hove.

27.3      Mr. Magee presented an e-petition on behalf of Mr. Posner, signed by 154 residents requesting a bus shelter in Grand Avenue.

27.4      Mr. Weatherly MP presented a petition signed by 2068 residents, requesting the provision of a 50m flexible pool at the King Alfred.

27.5      Councillor Marsh presented a petition signed by 140 residents asking for the parking scheme in Moulsecoomb for events at the Community Stadium to be enforced.

27.6      Mr. Walker presented an e-petition signed by 632 residents requesting that consideration be given to having a local taxation scheme.

27.7      Mr. Bellas presented a petition signed by 503 residents calling on the council to provide affordable housing.

27.8      Councillor Mitchell presented a petition signed by 1020 residents requesting the provision of a pedestrian crossing in Whitehawk Road.

27.9      Councillor Duncan presented a petition signed by 175 residents concerning the provision of water fountains throughout the city.

27.10   Councillor Duncan presented a petition signed by 412 residents concerning the conflict in Palestine.

27.11   Councillor Meadows presented a petition signed by 45 residents concerning Article 4 Directions and Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).