• Petition for a Community Governance Review
    The current parish boundaries were drawn up long before Beverley had a building boom, which saw the settlement grow into the continuous built-up area we now know. The separation into three parish authorities is now outdated, and no longer reflects the community. It also means that some residents living in Beverley, specifically to the North and the South of Beverley, do not have a say on Beverley Town Council because they belong to Molescroft Parish and Woodmansey Parish. In other words, the current community governance arrangements hinder effective local government. Residents on Lincoln Way and the surrounding area are unlikely to consider themselves as living in Woodmansey. Moreover, residents have expressed concern that their interests are not properly represented on Woodmansey Parish, as exemplified in said parish council’s decision to commission a Neighbourhood Plan that covers only the village itself. As for Molescroft, it forms part of Beverley, and its residents ought to have a say on the Town Council; however, this cannot happen whilst there is a separate Molescroft Parish Council. To sum up, the current community governance arrangements hinder community cohesion and effective local government by artificially splitting the town of Beverley into three parts. The above recommendations · improve community engagement · bring communities closer together · create better local democracy · result in more efficient delivery of local services We are, therefore, asking East Riding of Yorkshire Council to undertake a community governance review to ensure that community governance arrangements reflect local identities and facilitate effective and convenient local government.
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    Created by Beate Willar
  • Use of unqualified staff in schools for teaching purposes.
    The public are continually being told that education is important but all these statements are undermined by political actions which result in so many children not having access to a qualified teacher at all times.
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    Created by Dennis Lane
  • Stoke Gifford Park Run should stay FREE for all
    Shame on them for trying to cash in on the success of Park Runs. How can they compare jogging in a park run on a public footpath to providing a serviced football pitches for a Sunday league teams. Their community is doing something to keep fit & all they can see is ££££ signs. This is the equivalent of asking people having a kick about on a Sunday afternoon (jumpers for goalposts) to pay for the privilege. Park runs are great for all communities. both for health and community spirit.
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    Created by andrew acha
  • Public Enquiry into United Kingdom politicians tax affairs
    It is important because MP's are supposed to: By virtue of the oath, or affirmation, of allegiance taken by all Members when they are elected to the House, Members have a duty to be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty the Queen, her heirs and successors, according to law. Members have a duty to uphold the law, including the general law against discrimination. Members have a general duty to act in the interests of the nation as a whole; and a special duty to their constituents. Members should act on all occasions in accordance with the public trust placed in them. They should always behave with probity and integrity, including in their use of public resources.
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    Created by Gary Jamieson
  • STOP DEPORTATION OF SERIOUSLY ILL MOTHER
    This is very important because she has her family over here. Imagine this was your mother or grandmother being sent home, how would you feel. She will not be a burden to the state as her family will be looking after her. At the age of 73 she should be allowed to live a dignified life.
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    Created by John Nash
  • #BRINGMAXBACK - CHILD ABDUCTION
    Max was abducted by his Mother and taken to Poland in August 2015. Despite High Court orders in both UK and Poland demanding his return he has been taken into hiding and there is no traction in his recovery. They have limited funds, nowhere permanent to live, Max is removed from School and society and his welfare is clearly at risk. The Polish and UK Government and Authorities appear to be ambivalent. We need Mr Cameron to honour his public promise and personally intervene to ensure that Max is located and returned to the UK. Follow us on facebook at #bringmaxback
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    Created by Andrew Bagnall
  • BRING BACK BRADFORD GAYPRIDE
    Gay Pride Bradford has been held in the city center for as long as I can remember. Why should Gay Pride not happen when all the others will still be held in Centenary Square!
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    Created by Sonia Smith
  • Petition: Pernicious Anaemia - Remove restrictions on Vitamin B12 jabs
    1 in 1000 people in this country suffer from this vitamin deficiency, the injection costs 55 pence and yet the NHS limits patients to 4 per year, why? In an age when more expensive treatments are freely sanctioned why is this cheap and effective treatment to thousands restricted. It makes no sense either economically or from a health perspective. Please help to change it.
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    Created by Brian Harper
  • Unlock Previously Owned Phones without Charge
    This is important, because we can't all afford to buy new phones, and even on contract phones are expensive. "This is the modern way of business", I was quoted by one obstructive Customer Services Advisor. When companies are making hundred's of millions of pounds every year, why are they charging people when they have ALREADY HAD VALUE out of the phones; especially when they are willing to unlock the phone for free for a previous customer, but how many people know that person to find them and ask them to call the company. This isn't about the plight of a people, and I'm not asking the companies to go bust handing out free phones, but in the age where having access to reliable communication and technology is key to progressing, making that accessible for everyone is still important. This isn't just about mobile phone companies, but any big company and organisations in general, taking value twice at the expense of the average person and being rude and obstructive when asked why.
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    Created by Alec Tubridy
  • Remove filibustering from Parliament with 'Just a Minute' rules.
    Filibustering is an unfair tactic used against the spirit of democracy in Parliament. Just a Minute rules would make debates much more fair, democratic and and entertaining, and encourage many more people to take an active interest in politics.
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    Created by Philip McGinity
  • Professionalize PIP Assessments
    Please watch DISPATCHES if you can. At present the people doing this work are employed by Capita and the emphasis appears to be on getting as many assessments completed in as little time as possible, with little regard to 'duty of care' or the personal impact on vulnerable people.
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    Created by Shirley Grout
  • Save Dance Tunnel
    Dance Tunnel is one of the most forward thinking small nightclubs in London and arguably the best nightclub full stop. It was announced today that the club will be closing in August due to Hackney Council’s overbearing licensing conditions that do not allow the club to open beyond 3am except on very rare special occasions. A 3am closing time means that the club is not financially viable. The club mostly makes its money at the bar (promoters usually take the door money). It only fills up after 12. Two hours is not enough time for the club to make enough money. I live close by on Brighton Road. I own my house with my partner of 10 years. I’m nearly 30, my friends are getting married and having kids. I have a professional, serious job. And I absolutely love going to the Dance Tunnel. The perception of nightclubs as dens of vice, frequented by an underclass of drug addicts is what appears to be driving Hackney’s strict licensing laws. But this is absurd. Normal people travel long distances to see DJs that have traveled long distances at the Dance Tunnel because it’s such a great place. They come to dance and forget about work, not to cause trouble. The ethos is unlike any other club in London. People go for the music. Everyone is friendly. The door staff even once took care of a chocolate bread and butter pudding that I had in my bag. The owner, Dan Beaumont, owns an ever growing number of small businesses in Hackney and further afield. Voodoo Rays, his pizza place above the Dance Tunnel, is expanding to Croydon. The Council should be supporting entrepreneurs like this. Instead, he will have to literally take his business elsewhere. I get that residents don’t want people puking in their gardens every weekend. And I can even sort of understand the policy of not granting new licenses outside “the strip”. But to force the closure of such a significant cultural asset is crazy. It makes me really, really sad. And angry. Because it doesn't make sense. The aggro on the street, the smashed bottles, the angry neighbours...these are, in part, a result of clubs closing at 3am, turfing everyone out at the same time, when people aren't ready to go home. Let them stay open a bit longer, and people will go home of their own accord, quietly. When they're done. So Hackney, please, please take another look and don't let this young but beautiful institution close. It's 100% in your hands.
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    Created by William Bradley