Hi, I am writing on behalf of the Tavistock College Basketball Team and we think the reason for a new court to be built is that many Basketball players in Tavistock say there is a severe lack of appropriate Basketball courts in the Tavistock area and as a person who plays Basketball for a team it is extremely hard to practice in my free time as it is for many other people who play Basketball . By building a court this will inspire upcoming younger athletes to start playing , Promote fitness and create relationships with the people from Tavistock and beyond. Also as Basketball gets more and more popular throughout the UK, small towns like Tavistock makes it hard for people who play and people who want to start playing because Tavistock is lacking the proper infrastructure for their athletes to get equal opportunity to larger areas. Now even though there are courts in Tavistock almost all of these have been ‘taken over’ by the people who smoke and use drugs making these courts almost like ‘drug dens’ which makes people scared to even try to play Basketball there. But I know what your thinking won’t this new court just be taken over like the others ? Although this is possible it is extremely unlikely as all these courts that are being used as ‘drug dens’ are very tucked away and very hidden. And unless you had done research or asked around you wouldn’t know that they even existed which makes it ideal for it to be used for smoking and using drugs. Whereas if a court was to be built it would be built in the heart of Tavistock (Meadowlands) which is very lively and the heart of the community would remove the possibility of drug users populating the area and would also provide a replacement activity for many young people who smoke and use drugs which will overall make Tavistock a happier and more friendly place. Signing this proposal will benefit Tavistock and you, so please join us :) (This was written collectively by the Tavistock College Year 10 Basketball Team.) We think by making this Basketball court it will sprout happiness and excitement throughout the community in Tavistock and will be the place where memories will be made.

MP Peter Bone is facing suspension after an investigation found the MP had bullied and was sexually inappropriate around a former parliamentary staff member. This is just the latest example of misconduct within parliament. In June 2023, MP Geraint Davies was accused of multiple incidents of inappropriate behaviour towards junior female colleagues. The toxic culture in the House of Commons needs to be cleaned up. We need hundreds of thousands of us to show those in charge that the public demands they clean up the toxic culture within Westminster and ensure our politicians are fit for service.

The introduction of parking charges at Eastrop Park has been implemented during a cost of living crisis. It ignored a significant level (c99%) of public objection; it restricts access to outdoor space and exercise with the associated health benefits following pandemic restrictions; it adversely affects those on a low income (according to the Council's own Equalities Impact Assessment) predominantly women who are far more likely to be poor, have care of children, and not have access to their own garden; it impacts on the elderly and infirm and their carers; and it sets a precedent that charging for access to parks in Basingstoke and Deane is OK. It is not OK.

This is an unfair charge that could lead to people entering unarranged overdraft and occurring extra credit card/debit card fees or even being left with no way to purchase fuel. I have, myself, been charged because of this issue. When you buy at the pump, the banks used to make a small £1 charge to check your card then refund it. But now they are automatically ringfencing £99 before you can get petrol, it is wholly unacceptable. This should be outlawed as people are going to find these charges on their accounts without realising this.

The Government’s new Public Order Bill would allow police to put innocent people on electronic ankle tags and ban them from attending marches and demonstrations. Campaigners and people who want to attend a protest need not have ever committed any offence in order to be given a so-called “protest banning order” by the police. Under this new anti-protest law, the police will be given powers to monitor campaigners using electronic GPS tags, restrict their internet activities and prevent them from attending protests. These are some of the most disturbing and anti-democratic police powers introduced in the UK for decades. After the shocking police behaviour towards grieving women at the Clapham vigil for Sarah Everard, we fear these ankle tags could entail serious abuse. There is no place for police monitoring and oppression of people simply campaigning for change. These extreme police powers would be controversial in Russia and China – we cannot allow them in a democratic country like the UK. If thousands of us sign this petition, we can make Suella Braverman and Rishi Sunak drop these dangerous new powers.

The Woodgate Valley Visitors Centre needs to be open and this is why we need your help to get it back open. If you are a resident within the South Birmingham area we are asking you to support this petition by signing it sharing it with your friends and family.

People and families across the UK have been left reeling over the fact that there was no mention or additional support for the cost of living crisis millions are currently facing in this year's Queen's Speech. Energy bills have risen and will rise again in the autumn with over a million households predicted to struggle to pay their bill. Food in supermarkets is predicted to increase by 15% and childcare costs have soared for 2 in 3 families. Something needs to be done to help so many get through this crisis. That's why campaigners and people all over the country are calling on the government to announce an emergency budget to properly tackle it. Agree? Add your name to the petition today.

Exeter has a proud culture of welcoming new arrivals, and we believe our diversity makes our city stronger and more vibrant. We’re calling on the U.K. Government to drop this discriminatory and inhumane policy completely, and particularly for LGBTQI+ people.

We need to let Southampton City Council know that the people in the city are missing out on artists, comedians, acts, etc unless they make long journeys to other cities

Mid Devon District Council, the landowners and developers of the Cullompton Northwest extension have chosen to completely ignore representations regarding the Northwest development made by the Town Council over many years, and in particular the timing of the full Spine Road and the impact that a late delivery will have on the Town and its residents (both existing and those that will move into the new homes). As a Town Councillor I have repeatedly made the thoughts of residents clear; the full spine road linking Rull Lane and Tiverton Road needs to be in place (at the very least for construction traffic) BEFORE any other work starts. The developer and MDDC have seemingly chosen to ignore this, and the representations made by the Town Council and have no intention of opening a spine road until 140 houses are build (around 3 years!). This is our chance to speak loudly and clearly - construction traffic must not use High Street / Tiverton Road. There is an alternative available to the developers; they can lay the spine road running from Rull Lane to Tiverton Road first, and then all construction traffic can bypass the residential area, the pedestrians, the school children, the heritage action zone, and an area already severely congested and area that suffers horrendous air quality. If we do not speak out now, the disruption in the coming years will be massive. The plan, as presented, will negatively affect everyone in Cullompton for years to come, we can’t stop the development, and we do need more homes; but not at any cost- Infrastructure must come first, the spine road must come first.

The volume, speed and weight of vehicles travelling daily through these villages is not in any way suitable for the nature of the road. It poses a very real risk to health and to property and we feel that action needs to be carried out now to prevent serious injury or damage. The increase in the volume, speed and weight of vehicles using this road is having a significant impact on residents by disturbing the peace of these rural, Lincolnshire villages.

Research says young people need at least an hour of exercise a day to stay healthy. After school, the skatepark is an ideal place to exercise. Lewes skatepark has a friendly, inclusive community and welcomes kids of all abilities and backgrounds. It gives young people who don’t usually access sport facilities a healthy and positive activity