All car drivers should take a 1 day motorbike lesson whilst passing their car test i have had 2 RTC in less than a year none of my fault 2 motorbikes have been written off I have suffered life changing injuries i have 2 rods and a metal plate in my left ankle awaiting knee surgery in my left knee a broken right ankle 12 broken ribs and 1 collapsed lung all because car drivers are to impatient or don't like bikers filtering.  It would make it easier and safer for all car drivers to understand the dangers we face everyday on a motorbike. I see to many bikers going through the same problem more and more bikers are getting injured and this needs to be addressed urgently!!

Pharmacy support staff are essential frontline healthcare workers who have increasingly complex responsibilities, including giving health advice, (sometimes in acute situations), managing medication shortages, handling Pharmacy First consultations, and supporting safe and legal patient care under intense, high-pressure conditions. Despite this, many pharmacy staff are struggling financially, with minimum wage pay that is the same level or even lower than cleaners or shelf replenishers (£12-13/hour) These wages do not reflect the level of accuracy and responsibility we have to bear, or take account of the physical stamina, use of complex software systems, and the cognitive intensity of our work. In addition, the level of pay does not acknowledge the mandatory training in medicines and health that must be taken and completed over 1-2 years minimum, often completed unpaid in our own time.  Pay is not keeping pace with the cost of living, and the high risks we take, leading to low morale, exhaustion, and high burnout. It does not reflect how hard we have to work to a very high standard of accuracy and safety despite short staffing now being the norm. We require: 1. An immediate raise in base hourly pay to recognise the skilled nature of our work and rising responsibilities. 2. A career structure that provides competitive pay rates to attract and retain trained staff, ensuring safe dispensing and counselling. It is time to value the people behind the counter. Our work is essential and very complex, and our pay must reflect that. I am a highly qualified life scientist working in community Pharmacy in the UK, and we are now expected to be an alternative drop in centre for people who can’t access their GP.  People like me are struggling on minimum wage pay, and the complexity and intensity of our work does not reflect what we do on a daily basis whilst being on our feet continuously all day. This situation warrants a complete overhaul. As Pharmacists have to handle more work to provide services, we as support staff have to be even more effective at providing a base level of health advice, signposting, medicine sourcing, and prescription management.  In short, we deserve a better rate of pay than a supermarket till worker, for example. 

Wandsworth Council should also: • Identify all council owned land suitable for community cultivation.  • Make this land available for cultivation by a simple licence to community organisations at no cost. • Consider community food growing on sites awaiting development for other uses on a fixed term basis.  • Adopt the Right to Grow motion and support the Incredible Edible campaign for a national right to grow.  We know we can transform the lives of people in Wandsworth for the better by actively growing food together in our neighbourhoods, as part of building our resilience in a changing world. The biggest obstacle to more local food growing is the lack of available land close to people’s homes.  All around Wandsworth, small parcels of public land are being left unloved, costing taxpayers money to maintain while giving nothing back to the community in return. Community food-growing projects such as Fishponds, Transition Town Tooting Community Gardens, Paradise Cooperative and Bramford Community Gardens, as well as projects that have created havens for wildlife in built-up areas, have shown that with a little TLC these parcels of land can be turned into something far more valuable. In the middle of the cost-of-living crisis, unlocking access to local healthy food could be a lifeline for many communities, offering practical hope for everyone. We think it should be easy for communities to identify this unused public land, and apply for free, straight-forward leases to take on the care of the land. That’s why we are calling on you to give the citizens of Wandsworth a Right to Grow.  Transforming space in urban locations for food growing creates neighbourhoods which are cooler in summer, less polluted, better for our mental and physical health, better for wildlife and encourages local food spend. And, because many of these actions are about giving power to people to shape their community, they turn out to be more sociable and more connected places.

Our concern is that the Bristol City Council is currently failing to deliver an effective planning service, resulting in the approval of poor quality high-rise developments that are harming the cityscape and failing to address housing need. We urge councillors of all parties to consider the harm done when residents no longer have confidence in the city’s planning process, and when decisions are made that will cause long-term, if not irreparable, harm to Bristol’s neighbourhoods and city centre.

This petition calls for the removal of the Drive Smart monitoring device from vehicles provided under the Motability Scheme. While intended to promote safe driving, many users feel the device is unfair, intrusive, and not suitable for all drivers—especially those with disabilities. Motability customers rely on their vehicles for independence, work, medical appointments, and daily life. The Drive Smart device: • Tracks driving behaviour (speed, braking, acceleration, time of travel) • Can lead to warnings or removal from the scheme • Adds pressure and anxiety for users who already face challenges For many disabled drivers, conditions can affect reaction time, movement, or driving patterns—meaning the system may misinterpret safe driving as risky behaviour. Why This Matters 1. Unfair Assessment The system uses rigid criteria that don’t account for: • Physical disabilities • Neurological conditions • Medication side effects This creates a one-size-fits-all judgement that doesn’t reflect real-world driving for disabled people. 2. Increased Stress & Anxiety Users report feeling constantly monitored, leading to: • Loss of confidence while driving • Fear of losing their vehicle • Avoiding necessary journeys 3. Impact on Independence Losing access to a Motability vehicle can mean: • Missing medical appointments • Losing employment • Increased isolation For many, this isn’t just a car—it’s lifeline-level support. 4. Lack of Transparency • Limited clarity on how scores are calculated • No fair appeal system for disputed data • Little flexibility for individual circumstances What This Petition Asks For We call on Motability to: • Remove the mandatory Drive Smart device     OR • Make it optional rather than compulsory • Introduce fair, disability-aware assessment methods • Provide a clear and accessible appeals process How to Support? • Sign the petition • Share it with friends, carers, and support groups • Raise awareness within disability communities Motability users deserve trust, dignity, and fairness—not constant surveillance that risks taking away their independence. This petition is about making the scheme work with disabled people, not against them. I have had the DriveSmart wedge due to a named driver being under 30. I am 33 and held my license for 15 years, with no claims made in that time, and also been with motability for 6 years. I have been taken off the insurance due to 2 red weeks. The red weeks happened the first 2 weeks I have the wedge.  I had a call from Direct line where the call handler told me that he was taking me off the insurance there and then and wouldn’t be able to drive my car. I was not given any warning, no letter, no email, nothing. This needs to change! I’ve lost my lifeline, my mental heath has deteriorated, and I am at a complete loss over something that isn’t reliable.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Air Ambulances has launched a new report — The Case for Safeguarded 24/7 On-Site Hospital Helipads at Major Trauma Centres and Specialist Hospitals. We now need your support to help turn its recommendations into action and delivery. 1. Mandating safeguarded 24/7 on-site helipad access across all Major Trauma Centres and specialist hospitals. 2. Embedding hospital helipad provision within NHS standards and commissioning. 3. Strengthening national and local planning policy to recognise and safeguard hospital helipads as critical infrastructure.   4. Ensuring consistent national application of the UK Civil Aviation Authority safety and operational standards.    5.  Establishing a National Emergency Hospital Helipad Infrastructure Contingency Fund to support helipad builds or upgrades where demand exceeds the HELP Appeal’s capacity, or where urgent intervention is needed.  6. Undertaking an independent national review of the UK’s hospital helipad infrastructure. When someone is seriously injured or critically ill, air ambulances provide urgent care at the scene and help transport patients quickly to Major Trauma Centres or specialist hospitals. But what happens when they arrive at hospital is just as important as getting there. Across the UK, many Major Trauma Centres and specialist hospitals do not have safeguarded 24/7 on-site helipads. This means air ambulances are often required to land at alternative off-site secondary locations, with patients then transferred by road for the final stage of their journey. These additional steps can introduce avoidable delays in accessing specialist treatment and, in some cases, put lives at risk. Air Ambulances UK’s research shows that over half of Major Trauma Centre and specialist hospital sites are either unable, or not consistently able, to support full operational capability for 24/7 on-site access. In some cases, these critical hospitals do not have an operational helipad at all. The UK’s air ambulance network is made up of 21 independent charities. They operate separately from the NHS and receive no day-to-day Government funding, relying instead on generous public donations to deliver pre-hospital emergency care. However, they still depend on NHS hospital infrastructure to complete the patient journey into definitive care. Where 24/7 on-site hospital helipad access is not available, patients not only experience delays in reaching specialist treatment, but this also places additional pressure and cost on ambulance services and hospital teams due to the need for additional transfers. This campaign is about ensuring that the NHS system is fully prepared to receive air ambulance patients directly on-site, without avoidable delay, at any time of day or night. Major Trauma Centre and specialist hospital helipads should be protected and recognised as essential NHS infrastructure, so that patients can be transferred directly to the care they need in critical situations. Read the full report, here: Critical Moments, Life-Saving Infrastructure – 24-7 On-Site Hospital Helipads s.docx

It’s so cruel, just think of something you love being ripped apart and that’s what these poor foxes have to put up with. Because I love all animals and they have a right to live without fear and death 

We, the undersigned, are deeply concerned about the proposed closure of Cylch Meithrin Nawmor at Ysgol Cenarth. The Cylch provides essential childcare and wraparound provision for local families, supporting children’s early development and enabling parents to work. There are currently no suitable alternative childcare options available in the local area. The facility used by the Cylch was developed with public funding specifically to support childcare provision for the community. The loss of this service would have a significant impact on families and raises important concerns about access to childcare locally. We respectfully call on all relevant parties to: • reconsider the decision to remove this provision • explore all possible alternatives to maintain childcare at this site • ensure that the needs of local families are fully considered Please support local families and children by signing this petition. As someone directly involved with Cylch Meithrin Nawmor, this issue matters deeply to me because I see every day the difference this provision makes to children and families in our community. For many parents, the Cylch is not just childcare—it is what allows them to work, to study, and to support their families. Without it, some will be left with no viable childcare options locally, facing difficult choices about employment and family life. For the children, this is a safe, familiar, and nurturing environment where they take their first steps in learning, build friendships, and grow in confidence. The thought of losing that, and the disruption it will cause at such an important stage in their development, is incredibly concerning. What makes this situation even more difficult is that there are no suitable alternatives in the area. Families are not just losing a service—they are losing a vital part of their daily lives and support network. This is about more than a building. It is about a community, its children, and ensuring that families are not left without the childcare they depend on.

Over the last few weeks, American company WAYMO has been testing autonomous vehicles in Harlesden and across London. On 22 April, a WAYMO vehicle drove through a live police cordon on Harlesden High Street while officers were investigating a double stabbing. We, the undersigned, call on the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) to immediately suspend the trial and roll out of Waymo autonomous vehicles on London’s streets. We further request a police investigation into near misses and other incidents where public safety was at risk.  REASONS FOR THIS PETITION The current rollout of Waymo autonomous vehicles (AVs) across London, and specifically within the Harlesden area, is proceeding without adequate democratic oversight or proven safety protocols for complex urban environments. Our concerns are based on the following: 1. Breach of Police Cordons: Footage has emerged of a Waymo vehicle in Harlesden breaching a live police line. Such actions constitute "wilful obstruction" of the police. If a driver of a regular vehicle had committed this act, they would likely be under investigation and could face criminal prosecution. We cannot allow a "two-tier" justice system where corporate AI is exempt from the laws that govern Londoners. 2. Unresolved Safety Risks: Autonomous vehicles are struggling to navigate the "edge cases" of London’s busy streets, including responding to emergency sirens, physical police barriers, and the unpredictable movements of pedestrians and cyclists in high-density areas like Harlesden. 3. Lack of Community Consent: Residents in Brent have not been adequately consulted on this trial. Public streets are being treated as a laboratory for unproven technology without a clear framework for liability when things go wrong. 4. Extra traffic on our roads: if Waymo or any other autonomous vehicles are allowed on the streets of London, that will lead to extra traffic on our roads. It will further compromise the Mayor of London's traffic reduction aims, led by Sadiq Khan, focus on reducing overall traffic volumes by 10-15% by 2041 and cutting car kilometres by 27% by 2030 to meet Net Zero and health targets. We need more accessible and affordable public transport, instead of more cars on our roads. 5. Vision Zero Compromise : The Mayor’s "Vision Zero" strategy aims to eliminate road danger. Introducing vehicles that fail to recognise and respect police cordons is a direct contradiction of this safety goal.

As a local GP, I am increasingly concerned by rising cancer diagnoses, especially in younger people. While no single cause explains this, we should reduce avoidable exposure to chemicals in the everyday places where people live, walk, and grow up. Glyphosate (Roundup) is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world, used in streets, parks, pavements, and playgrounds. It has been classified by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer as a probable carcinogen, linked to numerous cancers particularly  non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and other serious neurological illnesses including Parkinson’s Disease and infertility. This concern is reinforced by major US litigation, where Monsanto (now owned by Bayer) has faced over 100,000 legal claims relating to glyphosate exposure and cancer, particularly non-Hodgkin lymphoma, with billions of dollars paid or set aside to settle cases. At the same time, we are facing a serious biodiversity crisis. The UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world, with around 1 in 6 species at risk of extinction. A major study published in Nature identifies pesticides as a key driver of biodiversity loss. Glyphosate removes far more than weeds, it destroys wildflowers that support bees, harms aquatic life, and disrupts the soil ecosystems that healthy environments depend on. Evidence also suggests it may persist in the environment longer than previously claimed, lasting months in soils and up to a year in some pond sediments. In 2025, the UK’s first glyphosate-resistant weed was identified, raising concerns about long-term reliance on chemical weed control and diminishing effectiveness over time. We have raised this issue with Stockport Council on numerous occasions, asking for glyphosate use to be stopped. The response has repeatedly referenced cost as a barrier. We do not believe this is an acceptable reason to continue widespread chemical use in public spaces, particularly given the potential risks to health and the environment, and the availability of safer, proven alternatives already being used by other councils. Many councils across the UK and Europe, including several London boroughs, have already stopped using glyphosate. Public spaces can be managed effectively without chemical herbicides using safer, practical approaches. We are asking Stockport Council to: 1. Phase out glyphosate use within 3 years Publish a clear plan to fully end its use on council land, with immediate removal from playgrounds, schools, and children’s areas within 6-12 months. 2. Change how public spaces are managed Replace chemical spraying with mechanical removal, heat treatment, mulching, and planting schemes. In suitable areas, allow low-growing plants and wildflowers to remain instead of being removed, where safe. This supports wildlife, reduces cost, and improves urban nature without affecting safety. 3. Protect health and inform residents Reduce exposure to herbicides in shared spaces and clearly explain changes so residents understand that natural plant growth is intentional, safe, and beneficial. 4. Support biodiversity Protect pollinators, soil life, and urban wildlife by reducing chemical use and restoring natural green spaces. We ask Stockport Council to act now and commit to a glyphosate-free future within three years. References: https://www.pan-uk.org/pesticide-free/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35562999/ https://www.iarc.who.int/featured-news/media-centre-iarc-news-glyphosate/ https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(23)00255-3/fulltext  https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/17/glyphosate-weedkiller-sperm?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969721004654 2021 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-56732-x https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/443405/silent-earth-by-goulson-dave/9781529114423

Our park. Our community. Our responsibility — together. We love Kilburn Grange Park. Every morning, this small patch of green holds our community together — dog walkers, families, runners, children, elders, friends. It's where we breathe. Where we belong. But every summer, the same thing happens: 🗑️ Bins overflow and aren't collected regularly 🦊 Foxes and crows scatter rubbish across the park overnight 👶 Children play next to waste on their way to school 😤 We're told to "report it on an app" that doesn't even recognise our park as a location Meanwhile, Hampstead Heath and Primrose Hill get larger bins, more frequent collections, and better infrastructure — even though most of their users are tourists, not local residents. Over 99% of Grange users are local residents who pay council tax. We deserve equal care. With the combined population of the surrounding wards growing by over 21% (adding more than 5,000 residents) in the last two decades, the current infrastructure has simply not scaled to meet this surge in demand, making the reliance on small, inadequate bins increasingly untenable. WHAT WE'RE ASKING FOR: ✅ Daily afternoon rubbish collections — so waste doesn't sit overnight ✅ Larger, animal-proof bins — like the ones in Hampstead and Primrose Hill ✅ Transparency — how much is Veolia being paid, are they paying for using park land for their operations, and where is that money going? ✅ Fair treatment — our park attendant cannot manage 2 acres alone with substandard facilities ✅ A proper reporting system — not a broken app that shifts responsibility onto residents THIS IS NOT JUST ABOUT RUBBISH. It's about whether our community is valued the same as wealthier neighbourhoods. It's about a park that has served this community for over 100 years — and deserves to be treated with respect. "The most radical act in a metropolis is simply to leave a piece of ground unbuilt. The next most radical is to care for it properly." Clean the Grange — because we all walk on the same ground.

All bona fide building companies must pay for this insurance via the scheme before they can be allowed to practise, and will cover their clients for up to five years from the date of a formerly agreed handover for any problems, such as (but not limited to) subsidence or ingress of damp arising as a result of their work. This insurance scheme will cover customers of building companies of all types  after work has been completed at a customer's domestic property.  The guarantee must also include any company used by the builder as a sub-contractor, and any architect involved with the planning of new work or upgrade work for the builder. This insurance scheme will form a guarantee for the customer and will enable them to knowingly choose a builder or architect who is regulated and insured.  They will still have a cast iron guarantee covered by the scheme for any post handover remedial work required for any reason, and particularly in the case of a builder retiring and closing down the company.  People will still have the choice to choose a properly regulated and insured builder over one who is not. I had an extension built and concluded three years' ago which has developed damp issues through walls and ceilings.  Different subcontractors were used by the builder, example, a roofing company to fit roof tiles and lead flashing between the existing and new buildings, a flat roofing installer to fit a new flat roof over both new and existing buildings, and a patio door/window company to fit a new system to the new extension. Three years since handover, there is ingress of damp as mentioned above.  The builder has subsequently decided to retire and close the business and is not at all interested in these issues. The builder's son has become a builder (he worked with his father in his company); the son has started a new company and is not at all interested in the issues.  I have contacted the architect, who has made enquiries with the sub-contractors, none of whom seem particularly interested in these issues and have implied that they will not necessarily pay for the remedial work.  It is therefore incumbent on me to pay which, I firmly believe, should not be the case.