HMRC thinks that the biggest companies in the UK have underpaid their taxes by a massive £36 billion. That’s money that should be spent on schools, hospitals and other public services. It is deeply unfair to see the biggest companies paying less tax at the same time that the government is raising taxes on ordinary workers. The Prime Minister and his government have to stand up and fix the system. This means closing loopholes and investing properly in HMRC so that everyone pays their fair share. The government should finally introduce the stalled plan to shine a light over the offshore owners of UK property.

We are writing to express our deep concern at the parking provision for UHL staff. In light of the recent case of the kidnapping, rape and murder of Sarah Everard, who was walking home at night, and the predatory murder of Sabina Nessa, we feel this issue needs addressing as a matter of urgency. UHL staff are expected to park at King Power Stadium, a 17 min walk from the Leicester Royal Infirmary site. During daylight hours, this is not an issue. However, for staff finishing shifts at anti-social hours, this represents an unacceptable level of risk to staff safety. The staff multi-story car park is only available from 15:45. This is not appropriate for staff working antisocial hours. For example, a medical on call shift is usually 9:00-22:00, some A&E shifts are 13:30-23:30 and nursing staff work 7:00-19:30. Therefore, these staff have no choice but to park at King Power Stadium, or pay up to £13:30 per day to park in the patient car park, on top of what they’re already paying for their staff parking permits. When this issue has been raised with the parking office by staff, they have suggested that staff move their cars from King Power Stadium at 16:00 to the staff multi-storey car park. Many of our staff would be happy to do this, however, it is practically impossible for them to take 30mins away from their clinical duties in order to move their cars. They have patients to look after and if they’re on call, they may be carrying bleeps and cannot leave the hospital site. This needs addressing as a matter of urgency as our staff do not feel safe walking to their cars at night. We propose one of the following: 1. Staff finishing at antisocial hours should be allowed to park for free at the on site patient carpark or staff multi-storey car park 2. A shuttle service is established to transport staff between the Leicester Royal Infirmary site and King Power Stadium for staff finishing at anti-social hours 3. Security escort is provided for any member of staff who feels unsafe walking to or from their car at anti-social hours 4. Cover is provided for staff to leave the hospital site at 16:00 in order to move their cars from King Power Stadium to the staff multi-storey car park UHL staff work tirelessly for their patients, and the least that UHL can do is make sure that staff feel safe coming to work. This is a relatively small step that can be taken to show staff that they are valued, rather than just rota fillers.

We welcome the government's commitment made two years ago to build a new hospital at Whipps Cross. The July flooding that closed the A&E, evacuated nearly 100 patients, and prevented hundreds of essential operations showed once again the dire condition the hospital is in. The staff that have performed heroically throughout the pandemic, and the people of north east London and beyond deserve and need a new hospital now. The government is deciding which hospitals receive money first and that needs to be Whipps Cross. Sign the petition to secure our new hospital now. #WhippsWontWait

Outsourcing this service would lose the trust of parents and the local knowledge and relationships with the existing team. We want the voices of parents and carers heard who would like to see support and resources given to the existing in-house team to continue to provide the excellent service they do and build a better service for the future of SEN children across Dorset. We feel that outsourcing will result in a service provider that does not know our families or our demographic. It will result in a long transition period of handover. Of the service provider does not meet their obligations to SEN families then there will be along assessment period and transition of services to another provider or back in-house. All the while children and thee families fall through the cracks. We are highly concerned that adequate consultation was not given to a wide range of groups and parents with an interest in this area as a result the decision is not reflective of their feelings.

The destruction of green field sites and natural habitats must be opposed. Local Councils should guard against overdevelopment with private housing and should address the real needs of communities - in our case social housing. New builds which are contrary to the 20 minute neighbourhood policies of National Government should be dismissed. Tree tags now appearing on Wildcat Lane marking those to be cut down by the contractor - no consultation or protection for our precious environment. Brutal development.

The Covid Pandemic has served to highlight the crucial role Sutton Park plays in the life of the town, and the benefits of walking, cycling and fresh air to both the physical and mental health of residents. Easier, safer access to our green spaces has become an even more pressing need and safer crossings are key to this. Sutton Coldfield has many elderly residents, young families and those with special needs who would all benefit from safer access to our wonderful park. We are all aware of the need to reduce car travel and increase walking and cycling for reasons of environment, health and improved quality of life. Making it easier to cross this junction will reduce the numbers of cars visiting the park and encourage more people to take up walking and cycling both for pleasure and as a transport option. This dovetails with both Birmingham City Council and our Town Council's commitments to reducing carbon emissions and improving the public realm. Boldmere Gate will be hosting the Commonwealth Games Triathlon next year and this will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to showcase Sutton Coldfield to a truly global audience. Much needed improvements to parking and infrastructure around Boldmere Gate have already been agreed and creating a safer pedestrian friendly entrance at this junction would be another critical piece in the jigsaw. Let's Make Sutton Safer, Healthier and Greener.

The current skatepark has become outdated. Its age and condition have made it no longer fit for purpose both in usability and safety. The metal ramps that were once standard practice for local parks are now recognised to be dangerous, in damp conditions they are extremely slippery, and in hot weather, they can burn skin from the heat. The rivets holding the ramps together are beginning to fail exposing sharp edges of the metal sheets. We are suggesting a complete redevelopment of the skatepark area in up-to-date building materials, which will be safer and more enjoyable to skate on, last longer and aid beginners and experts of all active sports.

Human activity - since the start of the industrial revolution in this country, and especially over the last 30 years - is responsible for the accelerating climate change now evident worldwide. Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions are driving the global temperature rise and they should cease. That is why we need zero carbon policies. The WMCA and local authorities should open their doors to the public, welcoming them to join in with the planning. This would accelerate and enhance a just and green transition.

My 96 year old grandfather, Eric, was financially abused by his private carers. They manipulated him and stole his life-savings - nearly £200,000 from him. Sadly, he passed away shortly after finding out that the people he trusted had robbed him. Most people wouldn’t dream of doing something like this, but in an unregulated part of the care system, without safeguarding measures in place to protect vulnerable elderly people, there are always going to be those who seek to exploit that vulnerability. Let’s do more to protect our vulnerable older people, to recognise the important work of all carers, and to keep these criminals out of the profession. You can find out more about Eric’s story, from the professionals who helped to get him justice and from other agencies here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ytns

Like many others, we have watched in horror as the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan and thousands of ordinary people fled their homes. In 2015, we stepped up and offered safety to Syrian refugees fleeing ISIS. ECDC should do the same for Afghan refugees fleeing the Taliban.

Children need to be able to get to school safely and on time. The school run is currently unacceptable. Too many children from a small area are trying to get on the bus at once, along with those who are travelling to work and taking small children to school. We need a scholar bus to assist the children to make it to school on time and safely. Mortimer Community College needs to provide a bus for their students which runs from Jarrow to Brokley Whinns to Boldon Lane and ending at Stanhope Road.

West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) wishes to remove the last ambulance station in Rugby. Rugby is a rapidly expanding town and my family has direct experience of long waiting times in an emergency for the ambulance to arrive. With the removal of that ambulance the waiting times for people in this town will get worse and the risk is someone will needlessly lose their life while waiting for an ambulance. In addition Rugby is close to the M6 M1 A14 and A45 - all known for a high number of RTCs. We want the WMAS to stop this plan and think again. We want to be consulted on changes because we, the residents of the town, pay for this service through our taxes. We want to ensure there is adequate healthcare for the residents of our town. Our public services are being relentlessly degraded at a time the population is growing. Enough is enough.