• Litter Fixed Penalty Notices
    I was issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice of £75 by two people, dressed in para-military black, armed with body-cams and walk i-talkies and told that I had dropped litter in a doorway. They approached me from behind and even though I am 71 years old they threatened me and followed me, telling me all the time that I would be arrested by the police and that I had committed a criminal offence. Totally confused and frightened I gave them my details only to find out later that they had both lied to me and to the Council because they had not observed me dropping litter but had harassed me in the hope of gaining a conviction for monetary reward from their company.
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    Created by Francis Pim
  • Access to open access journal articles to those with no current institutional affiliation
    Current Government policy on pensions provision is based on the assumption that one third of one's life post starting work will be spent in retirement. The ability of retirees' ability 'to retain our intellectual, cultural and social capital' (Hartman, 2009) is compromised by the reluctance of university libraries to allow retired staff access away from university sites to e journals (see Paul Armstrong, Univ leeds, conference paper, undated but after 2011). This issue of the the defenestration of retired academics was given prominence by an influential survey of Retirees' views by Barbara Tizard widely reported in 2000-04. Access to journal articles by a substantial proportion of the UK population is severely limited, especially by those who cannot afford the exhorbitant rate of downloading one-off articles. The problem is writ large in terms of equity worldwide. Whilst most UK research councils (for example MRC, Welcome) now require publishing in open access journals and open access is on the increase, many journals still do not have an open access policy. The cost of such a policy should be born by a charge to institutions for publication in turn funded by research grant funding enhancements. The contribution of substantial expertise and dedication amongst academic and other retirees in particular is being compromised by this short sighted policy. (note: all these references can easily be obtained in a Google search by entering Barbara Tizard retirees)
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    Created by Russell Ecob
  • Money back on rubbish collection
    Not very healthy to have those rubbishes on our streets. Not very respectful from council. No consideration for the public. Save the binmen jobs and no cut.
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  • Transgender rights
    Change hospital waiting times. More therapy available maybe to avoid surgery. Allow a changes in the law to recognise a third sex as non binary.
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    Created by Cassandra Meadows
  • Change the national anthem
    The modern day national anthem has much less importance and relevance as it did a long time ago. A lot of people do not associate with the monarchy and the song is therefore not inclusive to those who wish to show their love for the country, without having to praise an age old system that has no power and is all for show. Evidence of this can be seen all over the country, from places such as sporting events, funerals and in times of remorse or love. Therefore the national anthem needs to be something that can summarise what it's like to be British and get every one to be proud of this great nation. The song to replace it would be 'Don't look back in anger' by 'Oasis' and it is the perfect replacement. The song is extremely well known by all ages and when it is sung by large groups of people it is truly spine tingling and heart pounding. The true meaning and influence of this song can simply be seen through its choice as the song to show the nations reaction to the atrocities in Manchester and London. The song has more meaning then the current day "God save the queen" which praises and glorifies the Monarchy, as the songs title itself represents what it is to be British as it reflects the attitude of the wonderful people of Britain when it comes to unforgivable acts of horror. Also itwould not only include everyone into the celebration of their country but also be much more relevant in the modern time. Thank you
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    Created by Jacob Kirkbride
  • Restore A&E 24/7 at Weston General Hospital
    Currently A&E at Weston General is closed between 10pm and 8am. Seriously ill and injured people are being taken over 20 miles to Bristol or Taunton.This puts patients health under grave risk and fatalities are inevitable due to the time it will take to get people to a functioning A&E.....if an ambulance can be found.
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    Created by kevin roy
  • Call for investigation into security at Cotswold Wildlife Park
    The Wolf killed as it escaped was part of an important breeding program and this loss has a crucial effect on that program.
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    Created by Paul Weaver
  • Broken Promise
    When I was growing up it was instilled in me to NOT make a promise I couldn't keep. So far you have ignored my emails and tweets on this matter. I thought you were different I believed in you.
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    Created by Maggie Jones
  • Child support from absent parents
    This is important because a child's well being needs to come first. A child doesn't choose to be put here or choose to have an absent parent just toss them to the side. We need to teach the next generation that we stand up to our responsibilitys. It takes 2 people to create a child so therefore 2 people are responsible. It's important that the parent that has full time care is taken seriously, which at present we are not.
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    Created by Nicci Shirley
  • UK drone registration
    Reducing hobby not got all the facts blaming all for bad things done by others not all pilots fly with intent to brake the law
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    Created by Craig Waite
  • Keep brexit-mixed marriages together.
    Partners in brexit-mixed marriages don't know if their family will be torn apart by political horse-trading. The stress of not knowing what the future holds for them is unneccesary. Giving them dual citizenship is an humane solution and is the easiest thing to set up. It avoids creating special categories, procedures and measures to administer.
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    Created by Ian James
  • Bring back Bodger and Badger
    On 5th June Andy Cunningham died due to cancer bodger and badger Was everyone favourite show andy Cunningham make all the fan laugh and I think he deserves his show bodger and badger got to return back on to our television.
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    Created by Harry Featherstone