Bridge Park isn’t just part of Brent’s story—it’s part of Britain’s. We, the undersigned residents and supporters of North West London, write to express our collective support for the listing of Bridge Park Community Centre (formerly Stonebridge Bus Depot) as a site of national historic and architectural significance. Bridge Park is far more than a building. It is a powerful living testament to what can be achieved when communities are given the freedom to lead, build, and transform the environment around them. Born out of the Harlesden People’s Community Council (HPCC) in the early 1980s, Bridge Park is Europe’s largest Black-led community enterprise centre, developed in direct response to the 1981 uprisings. At a time of intense racial tension, poverty, and social unrest, a group of young Black Londoners took ownership of a disused bus garage and turned it into a centre for training, sports, cultural activity, and childcare—a model of hope and healing when it was most needed. 1. Historic Significance Bridge Park was a radical, community-led response to structural inequality. It reflects the lived experience of marginalised urban youth and the strength of grassroots leadership. The project stands as a rare example of sustained Black civic enterprise and self-determination, directly recognised by the (then) Prince of Wales in 1988, who called it “one of the most important developments I have seen in this country for a long time.” It offers a vital counternarrative to the dominant histories of decline and disorder. It shows a people-led vision of Britain’s urban and multicultural future. 2. Architectural Significance Bridge Park is a pioneering example of adaptive reuse. A former bus depot reimagined by local people into a multi-purpose civic space. Its design directly reflects the values and needs of the community that shaped it. It is a monument to democratic architecture—where vision was born from lived experience, and the building’s function served real social purpose. 3. Inclusion, Diversity, and Equality Listing Bridge Park would demonstrate Historic England’s commitment to its Strategy for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equality, especially Action 2: recognising more representative and diverse heritage. It would protect not just bricks and mortar, but the memory of a movement that redefined public space, ownership, and community agency—especially for those too often excluded from the official record. 4. A Call to Honour Our Shared Heritage Bridge Park’s story is not only Black history or Brent history—it is British history. A national story of resilience, creativity, and pride. To deny its listing would be to erase a critical chapter in the story of modern Britain. To grant it would be a courageous act of historical justice. We respectfully call on Historic England and the Secretary of State to: • Grant listed status to Bridge Park under application reference 1493686; • Recognise its special historic and architectural interest; • Acknowledge its critical role in shaping inclusive national heritage. Bridge Park must be protected—not just for what it is, but for everything it represents.

These proposed cuts to benefits must be stopped at all costs as they will only cause pain, misery and despair. They will also push people into poverty or worse to an untimely end.

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.

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