Why You Should Sign This Petition Because it could be your mother, your friend, or you who clicks on the wrong ad. Because online scams are no longer rare — they’re everywhere, pushed right into our feeds by platforms that don’t care, because they profit. Because people are being tricked, robbed, and misled on a daily basis, while regulators do nothing and scammers walk away untouched. Because you shouldn’t need a cybersecurity degree just to use the internet safely. Because it’s time for the UK government to: • Force platforms to remove scam ads immediately • Fine repeat offenders • And protect the public from the flood of digital fraud This isn’t just about scams — it’s about trust, safety, and holding power to account.

 Let Warhammer continue to thrive in Ukraine. Bring back Molfar Comics. 

Greenwich Council is proposing to introduce a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in Shooters Hill (and in Charlton, Blackheath, Kidbrooke, Plumstead, West Thamesmead and Woolwich), which will significantly impact how and where residents, workers and visitors park. There are no train stations in Shooters Hill, and as the 10th highest hill in the whole of London (132 metres), cars are a reality and a necessity for many residents. The proposals being put forward drastically reduce the amount of parking available, and the signers of this petition feel this change is being made without proper consultation or consideration. Whether people are dropping children at school before going to work, or are using their cars for disability, age or health reasons - or just doing the shopping, people need parking outside their houses, schools and places of work that doesn’t put additional pressure on their finances, or create community tensions by residents, workers and visitors competing for spaces. In addition, evidence from other areas shows that similar parking restrictions often lead to unintended consequences, such as increased congestion, or pushing the parking problem into neighbouring areas. Greenwich Council must strive to understand all challenges specific to Shooters Hill instead of making blanket decisions that are then applied to the whole borough. Signers of this petition acknowledge that CPZs can help manage space, but real, lasting change means rethinking our streets with safer, greener design that genuinely supports walking, cycling, and better public transport. What’s needed is a progressive, long-term vision for sustainable streets, not a quick-fix CPZ policy presented as a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist in Shooters Hill. Local residents should not be being disenfranchised, and the council should not be trying to rush through consultations and any implementation of a CPZ before the borough wide elections due in May 2026. Petitioners urge the council to reconsider their plans for Shooters Hill, we do not need a CPZ on our hill. — Did you notice? • The plans in the consultation are dated June 2024 • The earlier February 2025 consultation received 3000 responses but the plans have not been updated to take into account this feedback before the new consultation was launched on the 14th of July — Once you have signed this petition, please also: 1. Take part in the Sustainable Streets consultation at sustainable-streets-rbg.commonplace.is and you can fill this in multiple times for different areas (the consultation deadline is currently the 22nd of August) 2. Get your neighbours, schools, workplaces and local groups to fill in the consultation and this petition - this is especially important as the consultation is taking place over the summer holidays when many people are away 3. Share the petition and the consultation link on social media 4. Email your ward councillor(s) telling them about this petition and how you feel about the proposed changes If we don’t respond then nothing will change, and the council will assume we are happy with the proposals. Shooters HiIl Conversation whatsapp.com/KmSZ46ndMmn6HxM2Xm5EOi instagram.com/shootershillconversation

Every time there is a tragedy, people bring flowers but all we see is a sea of plastic. We don’t see the flowers. There is no beauty. Just dangerous, damaging plastic. Where does all that plastic and up? Shops can have plastic wrappings as an optional , charged extra. Ditch the plastic on flowers 

Heart disease (and all kinds of heart-related health issues) are exponentially increasing. This is why we need ways to help. Not only that, but if taxis are able to be flagged down and defibrillate someone, this will take a huge amount of pressure off the NHS and prevent the loss of thousands of lives a year. The AEDs are not only for people who have heart problems, people can go into cardiac arrest for any number of reasons, such as drug overdose, and as ODs are also rising exponentially across the UK, I believe having AEDs in taxis could save thousands of lives.

Both present and future generations need the beauty of National Landscapes for their mental and physical well-being. The biodiversity of these areas (on which we depend for our survival) must not be destroyed by building houses in the name of economic growth. Once gone, the beauty and the biodiversity have gone forever. 

It is a human rights cause. Increasing awareness about violence inflicted against minorities is the right thing to do.

Because Bridge Park was built by the community, for the community, its closure would be a betrayal of decades of sacrifice, vision, and hard work by Black pioneers who transformed a derelict site into a centre of excellence.  If we do not act now, we allow injustice to prevail and our legacy to be erased. This is not just about a building. It is about truth, justice, ownership, and the right of a people to govern what they built. We must stand together or risk losing everything.  1. Bridge Park Was Built by Us, Not Given to Us This is not council property — it is people’s property. Built by Black youth from the ashes of neglect, Bridge Park stands as a monument to vision, sacrifice, and self-determination. To allow its closure is to dishonour the blood, sweat, and brilliance of its founders. 2. Losing Bridge Park Means Losing Our History Bridge Park is living history. It tells the story of how a forgotten generation turned a dumping ground into a legacy of excellence. Erasing it would be like burning the pages of our community's most significant chapter. 3. This Is a Matter of Justice, Not Just Property To close Bridge Park is to reward injustice. Brent Council’s actions violate trust, trample agreements, and ignore the moral and legal rights of those who built it. Signing the petition is a way to stand up for what is right. 4. The Fight Is Bigger Than Brent – It's a National Struggle Bridge Park is the largest Black-owned community asset in the United Kingdom. If we lose this, it sets a dangerous precedent for every other Black-led project in the UK. What happens here affects us all. 5. We Are Protecting the Next Generation Our children deserve to inherit opportunity, not injustice. Bridge Park was created to provide young people with a space to dream, grow, and lead. We must guard this legacy so they are not left with loss. 6. The Council Has Shown Dishonesty and Disrespect Brent Council has failed to act transparently, legally, or ethically. Signing the petition sends a clear message that the people will no longer be silent in the face of deception, bullying, or broken promises. 7. This Is About Ownership and Power Who owns our future? The people or the politicians? Signing this petition is not just about saving a centre, it’s about reclaiming control over what we built and fought for. 8. The Founders Must Be Honoured, Not Erased The founders of Bridge Park are still here. They are elders, visionaries, and survivors. To close the site is to spit on their contribution and pretend their efforts meant nothing. We must defend them while they can still witness our support. 9. Community Unity Is Our Greatest Weapon This fight unites all backgrounds: African, Caribbean, Asian, White, young, and old. Signing the petition shows that we are one voice, one heart, and one unstoppable movement. Together, we are stronger than any council. 10. Bridge Park Is More Than a Building, It’s Our Crown Jewel This is our legacy. Our symbol. Our crown. Letting it go without a fight would be a betrayal of our ancestors and an injustice to our descendants. We must rise now with courage, clarity, and collective power.

Time Restrictions 🕤 Over half a million disabled people in England live in areas with restrictions on disabled bus passes. Under the statutory minimum, disabled people can only use their bus pass between 09:30 and 23:00. The peak time restriction makes it harder and more costly for disabled people to get to work, education and healthcare appointments. Removing time restrictions on disabled bus passes would remove many barriers and help more people into work, training and education. It would also allow disabled people to be more independent and participate actively in their communities. You do not start and stop being disabled at particular times of day, so we believe that disabled people should be able to travel by bus at all times of day. “Hans Gording, an employment support worker for a disability charity, suffers from Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder which restricts his mobility and vision. Hans said: "Disabled people are issued a bus pass for a reason but cannot use it in North Yorkshire before 9am. This discriminates against those like me who cannot drive but need to commute to work or attend regular morning hospital appointments.” ” Companion Passes 👥 Some disabled people cannot travel alone by bus and require a companion or carer to support them on bus journeys. However, they have to pay a full fare for their companion. This is a cost that can quickly add up and is a deeply unfair barrier for many disabled people, who are already economically disadvantaged. “Patricia Clements, a former staff nurse, lost her sight in 2022. When Hampshire County Council scrapped their Companion Pass in April 2025, it made it harder for her to visit the eye hospital, do voluntary work for charities and stay well by going swimming. “People who help us get on and off buses are volunteering their time and it seems wrong to make them pay to do so,” she said.” How to end the postcode lottery: The system is broken in England. Local authorities can voluntarily offer ‘enhancements’ that extend validity hours or offer free travel for companions. But there is a postcode lottery, with some areas providing a range of enhancements, and others just the statutory minimum. Local and national political leaders then blame each other for the restrictions. Providing 24/7 disabled bus pass validity and a companion pass for those who need one would cost as little as £10.3 million per year for all 870,000 disabled bus pass holders in England. This affordable reform would also boost the economy by helping more disabled people into work. It is an astonishingly low price to pay for enhancing disabled people’s wellbeing and independence! Scotland and Wales already provide 24/7 disabled bus passes and companion passes. It’s only England that has a postcode lottery.  It’s time to fix this broken system. We call on the government to guarantee throughout England 24/7 validity for disabled bus pass holders and free travel for a companion if they cannot travel alone.

I worked in the coal industry throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, and later in the petrochemical and cement sectors for the rest of my working life. I’ve seen how vital these industries were to the UK’s economy, energy security, and working communities — and how their decline was driven not by lack of potential, but by political decisions that favoured outsourcing and foreign control. Today, the UK’s net zero strategy is repeating those mistakes. We rely heavily on foreign investment, imported energy, and outsourced supply chains. That means fewer UK jobs, exported profits, and a loss of control over the infrastructure and materials that will define our future. We still sit on vast reserves of coal and other natural resources that could be repurposed — not for burning, but for extracting rare earth elements and industrial chemicals essential to clean tech and manufacturing. With modern technology, we could build a clean energy strategy rooted in British innovation, British jobs, and British resilience. This petition is about making sure the transition to net zero benefits the UK — not just foreign companies. It’s about rebuilding our industrial strength, protecting our communities, and securing our future.

As a retired primary school teacher, I can see the harm that's increasingly happening with friends' children, and the difference it's made at those schools I know of that have banned them 

Drumbeat Outreach is a highly-valued local service working with autistic young people, families and schools across Lewisham. Earlier this year, over 1,800 people raised their voices to object to an attempt to cut back the small Drumbeat Outreach team. The proposed cuts were paused as a result.    However, the plans have not gone away, and a devastating “restructure” is now underway. Staff are being forced through a consultation that will lead to a third of the team being lost. The reduction in this small team’s capacity will have a major impact on the service they can provide. The crucial changes have not been consulted with the expert Drumbeat Outreach team or the families, young people and schools who will be affected by them. Short-term cuts are being pursued at the expense of our children’s mental health and educational futures - this is neither ethically nor fiscally sound decision-making. If you ask any parent or carer of an autistic child or young person in Lewisham, or school staff or other frontline professionals working with them, which service helps to understand and support their needs you are likely to hear one service singled out: Drumbeat Outreach. Drumbeat Outreach work under Service Level Agreements with mainstream schools in Lewisham. In addition, they work to a Service Level Agreement with the Local Authority that ensures free-at-the-point-of-use groups and services are also delivered. Funding from Lewisham to Drumbeat Outreach has been maintained at the same level since 2012 despite massive increases in costs since this date. Current funding cannot sustain the same level of services. Despite assurances that a 5% increase is being put forward as part of the current consultation, this is entirely inadequate to address the increased costs that have accumulated over the years. Drumbeat Outreach sits under the management of Drumbeat School but have a distinct role and largely autonomous working model. Financial management of the Drumbeat Outreach budget has exposed the problems of this specialised team sitting within a school that has no involvement in its work. Yet instead of putting effort into developing a more appropriate structure and home for the Drumbeat Outreach service to flourish, preserving its expertise and reputation, current efforts are incomprehensibly focussed on cutting it back.  Behind the scenes in Drumbeat Outreach is a highly experienced team with decades of professional and personal experience supporting neurodivergent young people and working with schools. Those who work with them understand that their deep, transformative impact across schools, wider systems and services, is achieved by being constantly on hand for advice and expertise, tuned into professional forums and community networks. They are known for always being one step ahead, identifying new areas and issues where families, young people, schools and others need support and adapting to meet emerging needs. Cutting this service back to the bone will have a deep impact.  There are countless forums for strategising, information-sharing, consultation and co-production around SEND and autism in Lewisham, yet the plans to cut back Drumbeat Outreach’s capacity were never discussed at these before they were put to the team as a formal consultation for job losses. These forums include: the All-Age Autism Strategy and its Partnership Board, the Parent and Carer Forum, the Lewisham Local Area Partnership for Children and Young People’s SEND Strategy “Have Your Say” events. Similarly, despite 1800+ parents, carers and supporters raising their concerns earlier this year, no efforts were made subsequently to consult on, share information about, or even allay fears around the revised restructure. We believe this is because there can in fact be no evidence to justify this cost-saving process. We remind Councillors that while the government makes increasingly clear that the future direction is to ensure children with SEND (of whom around 70% in Lewisham are or come to be diagnosed as autistic) are educated in inclusive mainstream settings, Lewisham Council will be making devastating and irreparable cuts to the one team that know how to make this a reality. Rather than cutting Drumbeat Outreach, Lewisham Council should be proudly proposing it as a model service to be adopted nationally.