Procedure for submission of petitions

What your petition must include

Your petition must not:

  • contain offensive, inflammatory or inappropriate language
  • include false or defamatory statements
  • include commercially sensitive material

Who can submit a petition

Petitions may be submitted by:

  • citizens – with at least 50 signatures from people living in the Highland Council area
  • businesses – with support from at least 10 local businesses, voluntary organisations or social enterprises with a business address in the Highland Council area

What you can petition about

Petitions may relate to:

  • council activities or responsibilities, including services delivered by other organisations on behalf of the council
  • matters affecting the interests and welfare of residents, voluntary organisations or businesses in the council area

Download petition form 

Page last modified: 12 November 2025