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Save Wirral's Library ServiceWirral Metropolitan Borough Council is attempting to save money by drastically cutting the staffing levels of its library service to the point where we question whether it is in danger of breaching its obligations under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964. It is proposing to reduce the opening hours of libraries at a time when it is also requiring Wirral residents to communicate with the authority digitally via the internet. Residents who cannot afford broadband must rely on computers in their local libraries. The people who are trained to help them are the very librarians whose jobs are under threat. These proposed cuts will disproportionally affect the poorer people of the borough and also young people who use libraries for research and as a safe,supportive and quiet place for completing.homework and projects. At a time when the NHS is flagging up that the underlying cause of many illnesses is isolation and loneliness, our Local Authority is planning to restrict access to a valuable service which provides community cohesion and support to thousands of the most vulnerable people in our borough.3,326 of 4,000 SignaturesCreated by Rob Oliver
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stay lighter laterIt saves so much energy. Everyone needs the lights on now at 5pm but not everyone is up at 7am! Lighter later campaign run by 10:10 in 2010 was nearly successful. Now people think more about energy and extra leisure and I think it could be successful now if an MP were to introduce it.52 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Hilary Griffiths
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Keep domestic fireworks that go bangReturning fireworks to the visual performance of the true firework production professionals (1970's/'80's) WON'T reduce emergency service costs; (most firework accidents are stray rockets, rockets don't always go BANG. SO colourful non noise producing fireworks can still go into a crowd); reduced work sickness (anxiety / depression won't be reduced, as anything else can cause bouts of this to come on also) Why is this important? Fireworks with an explosive bang excite ex-service people, I now plenty that buy these fireworks themselves!. Pets and people go missing around the time of Diwali, Halloween, Bonfire night , Eid, New years (all), other parties they also go missing around any other time of the year. I would say if you let animals out during these seasons legislation on noisy fireworks won't keep these pets safe as the owners can't do what is best by them for these few weeks a year?. The loud bang is necessary to the firework's impact if that is what you like. You could argue that the colourful part isn't necessary to the effect of a fire work if your are blind or not interested in pretty colours. . Please save our planet's freedom of choice and get this noisy element kept. Let's enjoy the whizz ssshhhh of fireworks and embrace the shotgun effect.8 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Simon Herring
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SNP to be included in the televised general election debateIf you are going to have UKIP in the debate the SNP must be included as they have 6 times the amount MP's that UKIP has, they are also have the third biggest membership in the UK so it's only democratic they are included.1,333 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by Lyndsey Cannon
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Protect Joseph Hood Primary School!Councillors have drawn up and progressed this option with no consultation or briefing with school staff, or any regard whatsoever for the 300 children who will be directly affected if the MAE becomes a residential or commercial property. We are alarmed by the speed of Merton's decision-making and distressed that Councillors have failed to consult - let alone consider - our school community in moving forward to identify their preferred option in isolation. We, the parents, carers, relatives and friends of Joseph Hood Primary School, demand that Merton rethink their "preferred option" until a full consultation has been carried out with the parents and staff of our school as well as with the school's neighbours. #JoHoSaysNO435 of 500 SignaturesCreated by Posey Furnish
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Shared Parenting: Support 50/50 Parental Equality.Currently loving, capable, and willing parents with equal parental rights and responsibility are being denied access by their ex-partners. In turn children are being denied the love and care of both of their parents regardless of their wishes or welfare. The current legal system is grossly flawed, biased, outdated, and prohibitively expensive, protracted, and complicated.498 of 500 SignaturesCreated by Ben McGachy
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BAN THE BANG IN FIREWORKS RECEIVED AND SOLD IN THE UKFireworks with an explosive bang frighten ex-service people; people with anxiety; stops cows from lactating; panics dogs, cats, birds and other pets; can cause heart attacks / shock and result in death for animals which accidentally consume the products of fired / misfired explosive devices i.e. fireworks. Pets and people go missing around the time of Diwali, Halloween, Bonfire night , Eid, New years (all), other parties. The loud bang is unnecessary to the firework's impact. Please save our planet's lifestock and get this unnecessary noisy element banned. Let's enjoy the whizz ssshhhh of fireworks and reject the shotgun effect.23,811 of 25,000 SignaturesCreated by Alison Vaughan
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Help us reclaim 100 yards of the Swansea Canal.Glandwr Cymru, who own the canal in water from Clydach to Ynysmeudwy, wish to restore this section (including the lock) and, in conjunction, with the City and County of Swansea regenerate the site. The plans include a small number of new homes, an attractive public open space and improved pedestrian and cycle access to the area. This will completely reinvigorate the lower end of Pontardawe Road, enhance the environment and bring significant benefits to the community. The Swansea Canal Society fully supports this restoration and development plan. On the 2nd of December, the CRT Development Manager, has been allocated a ten minute slot at 5.00pm to present the full plans to all the Swansea Councillors. The Swansea Canal Society sincerely hopes that you too will support this scheme. We wish to hand in a petition of support for this project to the Leader of the Swansea Council on December the 2nd. Please add your name to this petition.760 of 800 SignaturesCreated by Swansea Canal Society South West Wales
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EXTENSION TIME FOR THE LONDON TOWER POPPY MEMORIALThis display will only happen ONCE, it takes time and organising for people and family's to save their money and find time to get to London to see this, for anyone 100 plus miles away it gets very expensive, this applies to well over half the population.224 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Mick Leigh
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Don't Sell Saltash Leisure CentreThis effectively removes the main option for exercise in the local area for anyone without a considerable income (whom already have many private fitness options). There are no other alternatives in Saltash. It will add to the UK's obesity problem, effectively costing the council more in the long run. It's a terrible idea that isn't thought through at all, this ruthless cost cutting jeapordises the health of Saltash residents.422 of 500 SignaturesCreated by John Lewis
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save the Spa grounds and meadow at shotley bridgeThis proposal will have a permanent detrimental effect on the biodiversity and historic environment. One of the last unspoilt areas of county Durham is under threat of irreversible destruction for executive housing and sheltered accommodation. The area is home to the bats, badgers, otters and many more protected species. The spa grounds is a conservation area & county wildlife site and a greenfield site. Ancient woodland will be felled to make way for an access road. This application contravenes all of the National Planning Policy Framework guidelines and the local plan for the area.1,418 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by Lynne Richardson
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Save Stonebridge Adventure Playground!For 46 years Stonebridge playground has served the community. It has supported 3 generations of children and young people with special events, camping trips, and opportunities for fun and learning. It’s well-used and well loved. The playground has been crucial in the integration of many different ethnic and cultural groups including children with special needs. The playground has a lot of support not just from the community. Former Olympic gold medalist, Audley Harrison MBE, who attended when he was a boy, has championed our cause. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83x9Z61Edkk&feature=youtu.be And the local paper the Brent & Kilburn Times is behind the campaign: http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/environment/stonebridge_adventure_playground_campaigners_reach_their_1_000_signature_petition_target_1_3826047 But we are a small charity fighting a large organisation, Brent Council. They want more homes and more school places for children. We say what happens after school, at weekends and in school holidays? Not just for the children of one school, but for many in this area; when there is nothing for them, nowhere to meet their friends, We need to save this sanctuary in the midst of a concrete jungle for children and young people!1,697 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by Glynis Lee
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