• Don't fine people for begging in Corby
    The idea of fining those who already have so little, that they are forced to sleep out in the cold or ask for food and money is a cruel and heartless act. This is attacking vulnerable people and does not resolving the issues homeless people face. Other campaigns have successfully stopped other councils from imposing similar fines. You can read about the PSPO on the Corby council website here: "The PSPO prohibits: Persons not to beg within the area covered by the PSPO" http://www.corby.gov.uk/public-space-protection-order-place-tackle-anti-social-drinking
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    Created by Paul Brennan
  • Don't fine people for begging in Poole
    The idea of fining those who already have so little, that they are forced to sleep out in the cold or ask for food and money is a cruel and heartless act. This is attacking vulnerable people and does not resolve the issues homeless people face. Other campaigns have successfully stopped other councils from imposing similar fines. Nottingham has proposed £60-100 fines, but others are planning up to £1000. Councils use get-outs that they're "intentionally homeless" or "not vulnerable enough" to avoid helping these people. Most have one or more health conditions. We live in a rich western enlightened democracy apparently. Do you want this to happen in your name? We've already had a response from Poole Council's Safer Communities Manager, Ian Cooke, who invites us all to go and have a chat with him: "if you are so concerned about the plight of the homeless and those begging on the streets of Poole you might like to come and discuss the issues with me". If you'd like to share you views with Mr Cooke please feel free to email him on: [email protected] This campaign is based on this information from Poole council's website, the order lasts for 3 years and was introduced in December 2014: http://www.poole.gov.uk/newsroom/2014-news-archive/december-2014/borough-of-poole-obtains-public-spaces-protection-orders/ If you have anything that suggests that Poole Council are no longer able to fine people for begging then we'd love to hear more from you, drop us an email at [email protected]
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    Created by Mark Hannington
  • Don't fine people for begging in Shepway
    The idea of fining those who already have so little, that they are forced to sleep out in the cold or ask for food and money is a cruel and heartless act. This is attacking vulnerable people and does not resolving the issues homeless people face. Other campaigns have successfully stopped other councils from imposing similar fines. This campaign is based on this information from Shepway council's website: http://www.shepway.gov.uk/community/community-safety/public-spaces-protection-order-1 If you have anything that suggests that Shepway Council are no longer able to fine people for begging then we'd love to hear more from you, drop us an email at [email protected]
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    Created by Peter McLaren
  • Don't fine people for begging in Maidstone
    The idea of fining those who already have so little, that they are forced to sit out in the cold and ask for food and money is a cruel and heartless act. This is attacking vulnerable people and does not resolving the issues homeless people face. Other campaigns have successfully stopped other councils from imposing similar fines. This campaign is based on this information from Maidstone Council's website: https://services.maidstone.gov.uk/meetings/documents/s50861/Public%20Spaces%20Protection%20Order%20-%20Town%20Centre.html?CT=2 If you have anything that suggests that Maidstone Council are no longer planning to fine people for begging then we'd love to hear more from you, drop us an email at [email protected]
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    Created by Wendy Lerwill
  • Don't fine people for begging in Stevenage
    The idea of fining those who already have so little, that they are forced to sleep out in the cold or ask for food and money is a cruel and heartless act. This is attacking vulnerable people and does not resolving the issues homeless people face. Other campaigns have successfully stopped other councils from imposing similar fines and the undersigned call on Stevenage Borough Council to stop their use of PSPOs on people who are begging. This campaign is based on this information from Stevenage council's website: http://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-stevenage/so-safe/165838/ If you have anything that suggests that Stevenage Council are no longer able to fine people for begging then we'd love to hear more from you, drop us an email at [email protected]
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    Created by Josh Lovell
  • SAVE THE WHITE BEAR
    This has been a family run pub for 17 years. If these applications are allowed to pass, the landlord, a 68 year old man will be made homeless and the building will be redeveloped. Jonathon and Oz will no longer be running The White Bear. The end result is to re-open the pub after the refurbishments have been completed as a much smaller venue (lowered ceiling, reduced floor space) with no kitchen and no function room. This will mean no more home-cooked traditional food, no parties etc and with the rents this property company demand this will not be a sustainable business for anyone. They wish to make changes to the front of the listed building as well as redevelop the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors into self-contained flats. This will not be affordable housing for the residents of Islington, this will be yet more flats that local residents cannot afford to live in. We believe that, as a local community of residents and businesses, we need to pull together and fight for our local pub and stop allowing the 'big-cats' to force local residents out of areas that have been their homes their whole lives. This is important, not just for The White Bear, but for all of us.
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    Created by Sarah Marchant-Heatley
  • freeze all Section 21 no fault evictions for three years
    Many people are evicted in the Private Rental sector with no good reason other than the Landlord wants to make more money This is a major cause of homelessness Landlords can evict without a reason , they dont need arears,unsocial behaviour they do not need to justify the eviction at all. This cannot be right in a country with a Housing Crisis To make an instant improvement in homelessness or potential homelessness and keep communities together Once they eviction takes place it often affects schooling,Doctors surgeries a persons place in the community We are the only European Country that allows renters to be treated so badly
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    Created by maurice vidowsky
  • Don't fine people for begging in Redbridge
    The idea of fining those who already have so little, that they are forced to sleep out in the cold or ask for food and money is a cruel and heartless act. This is attacking vulnerable people and does not resolving the issues homeless people face. Other campaigns have successfully stopped other councils from imposing similar fines. This campaign is based on this information from the Redbridge council's website: https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/crime-and-public-safety/anti-social-behaviour/ If you have anything that suggests that this council are no longer able to fine people for begging then we'd love to hear more from you, drop us an email at [email protected]
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    Created by Stuart Johnson
  • Don't ban begging in Worthing
    The idea of fining those who already have so little that they are forced to sleep out in the cold or ask for food and money is a cruel and heartless act. This is attacking vulnerable persons and does not aid in resolving the homeless issues, instead it makes the situation worse. Fixing Penalty Notices can be issued by the Council and fines of £50 imposed. Failure to pay these fines can lead to prosecution that will criminalise those already vulnerable in society. Efforts should be made to help these people so that they don't need to beg. Other campaigns have successfully halted other councils from imposing similar fines. This campaign is based on this information from Worthing council's website: https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/safer-communities/pspo/ If you have anything that suggests that Northampton Council are no longer planning to fine people for begging then we'd love to hear more from you, drop us an email at [email protected]
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    Created by Jon Old
  • To get Cambridge City council to provide emergency winter shelter for the homeless
    Because letting rough sleepers remain on our streets could kill them. It is inhumane and lacking in basic compassion
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    Created by Rahelly Cutting Ben Meir
  • Stop cuts to the Norfolk sheltered housing warden service
    Since this Government was first elected in 2010 they have had an ideological agenda to attack the most vulnerable in society, The cuts to social care being one of them. Norfolk county council are proposing to make cuts to the sheltered housing warden service to balance their books in the coming year. The people who use this service are some of the most vulnerable in the county, It is absolutely vital in keeping these extremely vulnerable people in a safe environment and helping them lead more fuller, happier lives. The county council believe this will save money but it will not. In fact - A warden can keep 60 residents in a safe environment for 12 months for the same cost of keeping 1 resident in a larger home and still isolated. A warden costs around £450 a week servicing up to 60 residents. The cost of just one person going into a care home is around £600 per week. We urge the County Council to take in to account the social and economic benefits that this service provides and reconsider these proposed cuts.
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    Created by Gary Boyd
  • Open shopping centres around the country at nighttime for the homeless
    All night these places are warmed and empty! They have washing and toilet facilities. Healthcare professionals could also attend to see to their needs. At 8am they can have the areas back. It will help those poor souls who are sleeping in cold wet damp doorways.
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    Created by Sarina Saiger