• HELP FOR those with Autism in Halton
    Because having only 1 Autism/Asperger group mainly for kids there is no official group for adults on the autism spectrum in Halton B.C so i feel the council is not doing enough to give help providing a group to socialize with other people with the same conditions
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    Created by PETER LANCASTER
  • Stop McDonalds using plastic straws
    UK McDonalds Resteraunt and takeaways are responsible for Millions of plastic straws being thrown away every week. If they switched to using paper straws for their drinks, it'd be a huge step forward in the fight against the plastic pollution choking our seas. On an average day, 3.5 million people buy a drink in McDonalds- Each drink has a plastic straw. Every straw ever made is still in existence. 😭 Please sign the petition urging McDonalds to stop using plastic straws.
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    Created by Grace Bending
  • Concert Ticket Pricing
    People are being ripped off by ticket touting companies such as Viagogo etc. In September I purchased tickets to see Elbow at Leeds Arena for my partner's 60th birthday gift, as a surprise! I could only find tickets on ticketing websites even though it was only a few day after they went on sale. I ended up paying ÂŁ304 for 2 tickets with a total face value of ÂŁ53.50 each! The presence of online ticket tout companies encourages the resale of tickets at vastly inflated prices, this is morally wrong . No doubt the companies involved will say its 'The Market' that determines prices for as we know business has no morals. So I propose to change the law to change the market in favour of reasonable charges and resale prices. Thanks for reading.
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    Created by Phil Ramsden
  • Schools should change how they view Mental Health issues.
    Young people have more challenges and issues that arise in comparison with 10 years ago. As a result children are suffering from more serious mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. This is increasing in schools but many schools policies do not reflect the issues this presents. Some schools treat mental illness as if it can be helped or easily cured. This is not the case even after treatment the problem remains for many children. It is unfair to force children out of education if their attendance dips below an average. It is unfair to take parents to court, to threaten them with fines and imprisonment. How does this help the child and the family? It doesn't. It causes the unwell child more anxiety or depression which makes school attendance a bigger issue. Despite providing evidence, ensuring attendance is improved this is the case for many families in the UK. Schools do not view mental health in the same light as any other illness which is outdated and unhelpful. Something needs to change to improve the lives of children that struggle with these issues everyday and the way families are treat by schools. Policy in school needs to change. Attendance issues need to be treated in the same way as other health issues. Punishing children already struggling needs to stop!
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    Created by Amy Mclaughlin
  • Lancashire County Council withdraws any intention of awarding the contract To Virgin Care
    This will cost local Lancashire Health Trusts £2.08mil for a nominal saving. It is important to reduce outsourcing because private providers owe a duty to their shareholders, as well as patients and may therefore seek to hide behind principles of ’commercial confidentiality’. Private providers are not subject to the Freedom of Information law in the same way that NHS organisations are
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    Created by Gina Eastwood
  • Say NO! to Heathrow Expansion into Stanwell and Stanwell Moor's Open Spaces
    We treasure the open land to the north of Stanwell and Stanwell Moor, populated in many places by trees and bushes, which acts as a baffle and carbon sink, and reduces the amount of air pollution and ground noise crossing the short distance from the airport to reach our villages. At times, for some of us, the air can be difficult to breathe due to fumes; imagine what it would be like if Heathrow were allowed to go ahead with their plans to concrete over “Stanwell’s green lungs” in their anticipation of being given the go ahead for the third runway to the north of the airport. North-east Ashford is also affected with plans for a polluted water and sewerage site, and other loss of open land in West Bedfont. Please sign the petition and visit our Facebook Page (Stanwell's Green Lungs) @stanwellsgreenlungs to find out more, or email us on [email protected]
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    Created by Paul Jacobs
  • Petition for History of Art Dissertation Extension
    In our final year of study and in the weeks prior to dissertation hand in, we are signing this petition to make our voices heard and request a deadline extension for our undergraduate dissertations. We understand that the UCU strikes and the weather is out of the control of the department, however not only have we not been able to access the books necessary for our dissertation research, but the availability of our tutors has been significantly affected. We have had to work around their striking schedules, which has disrupted our feedback schedules and formative feedback for our other course specific essays. Over the past week especially and over the up and coming weeks of striking, we feel our work has been, and will be greatly affected. With no teaching time, no library, the partial closure of Minto House along with the adverse weather making getting to University difficult, our essays and work schedule will be further disrupted. The School of History, Classics and Archaeology have had their dissertation deadline extended from the 5th of April to the 16th of April 2018, and we very much hope that the History of Art department could do the same. This would allow us more time to continue writing our dissertations, along with the other course specific essays that are due before our dissertation deadline. We understand that these disruptions are not the fault of the History of Art staff, however we have been directed to you as our point of contact regarding this issue. Though many of us wholeheartedly support the UCU industrial action, the disruption this has caused in the weeks leading up to our dissertation hand-in must be acknowledged and taken into consideration. Thank you in advance for your help and we hope for your cooperation and understanding.
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    Created by Elise Bell
  • Make it so churches and other large buildings have to open for homeless people at night time.
    ‘The beast from the East’ is currently in the UK, and even though this will pass, imagine if you or a loved one had to sleep outside for the night? Many have died already due to the freezing conditions, and whilst most wouldn’t like a complete stranger living in their house, large unused buildings could be a godsend to people in need. Regardless of weather conditions, all human beings should have the right to know they have somewhere indoors to rest their head. People would be able to socialise, share resources and know that they’re safe from the conditions which no human should have to endure.
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    Created by I Connelly
  • East Park Water
    East Park is a fantastic local park serving residents of the Holderness Ward as well as many from further afield. At present a significant area within the park is not in use. This area needs to be brought back into use in order to offer Hull residents, most notably young families and children, a cost-free place to visit.
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    Created by Sara Rookyard
  • First Bus seat belts option
    Firstly it astonishes me that public transport providers can get over 80 people on a bus without providing a single seat belt for its passengers. Some buses will travel along the motorway at 50mph+ and will be at the same if not an increased risk of being involved in an RTC, do we not deserve the right to protect ourselves against injury in the event of a collision? How is it illegal for one person in a small car to not wear a seat belt yet these bus companies can cram over 80 people onto a double decker bus and then travel at 50mph down the motorway without providing a single seat belt. Think about our children and elderly that are more fragile than the rest of us, surely they deserve a little extra protection. Please sign this petition so we can force public transport providers to act responsibly and protect us wherever possible. After all we are relying on one person who we've never met before to drive correctly and make the right decisions on a very busy highways network.
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    Created by Lee Ward
  • Name one of our new Royal Navy T26 Frigates HMS PLYMOUTH
    Plymouth has a long standing relationship with the Royal Navy and Defence as a whole, acting as a natural port and strategic location, it boasts world leading capabilities, employing thousands of dedicated local people to support the men and women who serve on Royal Navy Warships. The history of Plymouth and it’s military links can be traced back to before the formation of a Royal Navy. We want the Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, the local MPs and the nation as a whole to consider rewarding Plymouth and its dedication to the Royal Navy by naming one of the new Type 26 warships .... HMS PLYMOUTH.
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    Created by Jon Skins
  • Tell Amazon.co.uk To Reduce Fees For Charities
    Many UK charities rely on selling donated goods on Amazon.co.uk to raise vital funds. Amazon now take a 20+% cut of ALL charity revenue and make literally millions of pounds each year off the back of UK charities. This is money that needs to go to good causes and not to line the pockets of a US corporation! Amazon did charge a massive 15% commission but have recently increased this rate further. Tell Amazon this is just plain greedy and needs to stop now! eBay offer charities heavily discounted fees for selling on eBay.co.uk and we demand that Amazon follow eBay's lead in offering reduced selling fees for charities.
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    Created by Douglas Gurr