Our unique heritage assets that define the character of our villages, underpin our domestic economy and are loved by our growing visitor sector are frequently struck by inappropriate vehicles using the B1053 and B1057 - causing distress and inconvenience of long diversions on rural lanes when under local Taxpayer funded repair.   This can be stopped by Essex Highways adding appropriate traffic controls. The suspension of the Braintree Local Highways Panel within Essex County Council cannot be allowed to delay restricting inappropriate traffic and should be prioritized to prevent further damage to Finchingfield's GI listed Guildhall which is over 500 years old, Finchingfield's iconic 200 year old and internationally recognized bridge and Gt Bardfield's famous 200 year old GII listed long bridge beloved of artists including John Arthur Malcolm Aldridge and Sheila Robinson  

The disabled and the pensioners have been subjected to cruel attacks. Despite promises that those with the broadest shoulders will pay, everyone seems to be getting poorer - except the very rich.   We were promised that there would be no return to austerity. It is time to make our voices heard and say to Starmer we have had enough. Please sign this petition.

After five long years, the battle against COVID-19 feels never-ending, especially for those of us who are immunovunerable. Living with Blood Cancer + Hypogammaglobulinemia, I find myself still shielding from a virus that has ceased to be a common threat to the general population thanks to the use of vaccines. For in excess of 500,000 reality is starkly different; the existing vaccines don't provide us with the immunity they do for others.    There is hope with Sipavibart, (Kavigale) made by Astra Zeneca a promising treatment that could offer us protection. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have already recognized this by granting emergency use approval.    I urge the MHRA to act swiftly and decisively. This drug's approval would not only represent progress in the fight against COVID-19 but also symbolize that our needs are not forgotten. Please join me in advocating for those who are most at risk and in need of protection. Sign this petition to call on the MHRA to approve Sipavibart for Emergency use. Thus allowing us access to the protection we rightfully deserve and granting us the ability to regain some normality in our lives!  

Restoring our village hall will bring substantial benefits to our community.   • Preserving our Heritage: The hall holds historical significance and contributes to local identity.   • Community Hub: A restored hall fosters social connections and provides a space for community events.   • Inclusivity: Renovations can improve accessibility, welcoming people of all ages and abilities.   • Increased Usage: More local groups and organisations will engage, strengthening social cohesion.   • Economic Boost: A well-maintained hall can attract visitors, supporting local businesses.   • Community Pride: Restoration encourages local involvement and a sense of ownership.   • Health & Wellbeing: The hall can support fitness, mental health, and social programs.   • Intergenerational Engagement: A shared space for different generations to connect and collaborate.

Someone living in Greater Manchester has only two options when it comes to Trans care. The Leeds Gender Clinic, which has a waiting list upwards of FIVE years, and the Indigo Service in Manchester, which has a slightly shorter wait, but is trickier to apply to.  I hope, if I can get an ample number of signatures on this petition, we can open a dialogue about opening a Gender Clinic in Bury. If not, somewhere else in Greater Manchester. This way, more trans people can seek the help they need. It’s unfair that so many of us are treated poorly because we don’t have the hormones or surgery they believe we need. Not everyone wants treatment, and they shouldn’t be ridiculed or misgendered for that. Others, however, who do seek medication, who do wish to make the decision to change themself, deserve the opportunity. They should be allowed, and able, to find the care they require in a much more reasonable time frame.

Unsuitable living conditions are not acceptable for anyone.

It’s important because people’s schedules and routines aren’t all the same—many of us miss the 10:30am cutoff but still want our favourite McDonald’s breakfast items later in the day. Offering breakfast all day supports flexibility, convenience, and customer choice. Others should join this campaign because it’s a simple change that could make a big difference in daily life, and when enough customers speak up, we can show McDonald’s that this is what the public truly wants. Together, we can help bring more accessibility and enjoyment to the McDonald’s experience.

There seems to be a few that do not want children to benefit from a play area that is usable throughout the year, in all weathers, for children to play and do sports. Ecclesall Primary school has a field that due to clay does not drain well. With rainfall this area is unusable. If it is played on, when wet or damp, it turns to a mud bath! School has a plan to change this area into a Multi Use Games Area. The Sheffield City Council Planning Team and Councillors have even granted permission!  This would benefit the children at the school with more sports, better health, increased fitness and more game play. Please sign if you believe children deserve to have a space that they can play on most of the year.  Thank you! 

Because disabled people who CAN work can't get a job due to blatant discrimination.

The Assumptionist Order has indicated that Our Lady of Grace parish must vacate its historic church and presbytery in Charlton, placing this thriving Catholic community at risk. Our Lady of Grace Church and Grade II listed Highcombe House represent irreplaceable heritage dating back to 1903. The church, built in Neo-Romanesque style by French architect Eugène-Jacques Gervais in 1905-1906, stands as testimony to the Assumptionist Order's mission in England. The integrity of this site depends on preserving the church, Highcombe House, and gardens as a unified property, including the historic pathway connecting the church to Our Lady of Grace School. This pathway has a history dating back over 200 years—originally part of Eastcombe farm's orchard paths, adapted by Sir William Congreve around 1820. The gardens contain a historic mulberry tree of significant age requiring protection. This tree forms part of the site's living heritage and contributes to local biodiversity, warranting dedicated conservation. The path has been used by generations of residents including General Sir George Whitmore's family, the Barlow family (1862-1902), followed by the Assumptionist community and schoolchildren, creating a living timeline connecting today's community to centuries of local history. Any subdivision would compromise the site's historical significance and the vital connection between parish and school community. The newly formed Our Lady of Grace Buildings Preservation Trust is ready to work with the Assumptionist Order, local council, and experts to develop a sustainable plan that respects the Order's interests while preserving this site for future generations. Once lost, this shared heritage can never be restored. We believe collaborative dialogue can find solutions that honour the Assumptionist legacy.

I have had several incidents where a loose dog has come at me. It's quite scary as I'm partially sighted and can't see the dog until it's there. On one occasion a dog was barking at me and the owner taunted me about being scared of the dog. Once when I came out of my flat a loose dog came at me and it was scary luckily I haven't been attacked by a dog but that's not the point 

 Our concern is that there will be very little useable field remaining, meaning loss of a valuable space where children can play freely and sports training can take place. Replacing natural land with artificial surfaces, which have a short life-span and are difficult to recycle, is damaging to our environment and goes against the school's own ambition to be as eco-friendly as possible.  We are fully supportive of the field being improved for use in sports and play but suggest that this can be achieved primarily through more effective maintenance.  This would involve basic processes such as aerating, reseeding and resting, which haven't been happening.  Please sign the petition to show your support for a consultation, which will aim to improve facilities without destroying the environment and limiting free play.