Ravenscraig Castle is an historically important castle for Scotland and the United Kingdom: - It was the home of Mary of Guelders Queen of Scotland, the wife of King James II of Scotland. After her husband's death, Mary ruled as regent for their son James III of Scotland from 1460 to 1463.  - It is the only castle in Scotland the building of which was commissioned by a woman. - Ravenscraig was built in volatile times for King James II and Scotland, as a last resort refuge for the Royal family with Falkland Palace deemed not entirely safe and Stirling Castle having been subjected to siege by the waring Douglas Clan following King James II stabbing William, 8th Earl of Douglas to death at a banquet in Stirling Castle. - In 1471 in a very important transaction for Scotland and ultimately the United Kingdom, castle ownership passed from Scottish royalty to William Sinclair, Earl of Orkney and Caithness in return for surrender of Sinclair’s Orkney title.  This exchange was part and parcel of the dowry in the marriage of King James III of Scotland and Margaret of Denmark (the daughter of King Kristian 1, King of Denmark and Norway). Ultimately the terms of the dowry lead Orkney and Shetland becoming part of Scotland rather than Norway.    - It is the first example of a castle built in Scotland, and one of the first in Europe of a castle built with artillery fortification to defend against gunpowder siege artillery and firearms. The high and massive round fronted tower house has a maximum thickness of 4.4 metres. This is the only Scottish pre-1513 gun looped work with an extraordinary reinforcement of wall thickness against bombardment threat. - Kirkcaldy is also an economically challenged area (as recognised by the Scottish government). The restoration of the castle would restore the jewel in Kirkcaldy’s crown and could bring jobs to Kirkcaldy and potentially specialist apprenticeship opportunities, and post restoration tourism jobs.  - As recently as 1905 the castle was used in local customs as an important focal point for the gathering of townsfolk for Hansel Monday and New Years Day celebrations. As recently as 40 years ago the public could visit the rooms in the castle however the rooms are no longer open to the public. Indeed there is no access at all to the castle at the moment. - The Castle is not currently in a good state of repair. The approach of Historic Environment Scotland to the castle appears to be one off managed decline or curated decay ie just a pile of stones to look at from the outside, rather than to preserve or restore.  Given the historical and military importance of Ravenscraig Castle it should be restored and preserved for future generations, like Edinburgh and Stirling Castles.

Your signature matters because every resident in every community deserves a reliable postal service. It is not until something significant is missed with severe consequences that it begins to matter more. Let us be proactive, and ensure this is mitigated with a simple joining together of this petition. Written communication is a beautiful but diminishing art - let us ensure it doesn't die out unnecessarily! This isn't about occasional delays - it's about a chronic failure that at worst severely disrupts lives. When you can't count on receiving important documents when it matters it can cause signficant stress. By signing this petition we are taking steps to ensure we, and those after us can experience a stress-free and happy visitation of family, friends and importantly, deliveres of post and parcels - including reducing stress for our busy posties and delivery drivers. *Note: Even attempting to input Upper Meadow or Equus Close into this Petition failed! We are not logged in the maps system, and this needs to change to ensure smooth flowing, stress-free operations of for all involved.

The noise pollution is affecting the lives of those who live in properties above or close to the tunnels. The noise - which has become significantly louder recently - takes away many of the usual comforts expected of a home, interrupts sleep and makes the house an unwelcome place to be. The very high frequency of the Victoria Line only compounds these problems. 

The escalating cost of living is pushing families to the brink. Food bank usage is at an all-time high, a clear indicator of widespread hardship. Without swift intervention, the long-term consequences will be devastating and difficult to reverse. For many families, the damage is already being done. They face the potential loss of their homes, jobs, and even their health. The immense financial strain threatens to tear families apart

Safeline is the only male dedicated helpline for survivors of sexual abuse and it’s facing closure by the Ministry of Justice. It’s used by over 2,000 men and boys every year, providing the well needed support for men who are coping with the trauma of sexual abuse. The helpline is entirely government funded, and only costs the UK government £250k a year to run, a small price to pay for the huge impact it has. We urge the government to keep the funding towards Safeline and ensure this well needed helpline for male survivors of abuse stays open. Survivors deserve to be heard, supported, and never forgotten

Drax burns wood pellets shipped from Canada and the USA, some of which come from irreplaceable forests, the equivalent of 27 million trees per year. It is the biggest producer of greenhouse gases in the UK and releases 400 tonnes of particulate matter annually, contributing to 29,000 premature deaths per year due to air pollution. Despite this, successive governments have subsidised Drax with over £9 billion to date. It is only used when there is a shortfall from renewables, yet when there is excess energy, the government pays companies millions to shut down production. In August 2024, SSE was paid £2.5 million to keep the Viking wind farm shut for a month, while energy bills for consumers remain high. Drax was set to lose its contract in 2027, as Hinkley Point C – a cleaner, more efficient power station – comes online, producing 7% of the UK’s energy, making Drax’s 4% contribution obsolete. Yet, Miliband has now extended Drax’s contract, justifying it by saying the subsidy has been reduced from £1 billion to £450 million per year – but why should taxpayers continue funding an unnecessary, polluting company at all? At the same time, Miliband has announced a £21.7 billion giveaway to carbon capture projects in Merseyside and Teesside, without transparency on where the money is going. Drax, based in Teesside, has applied for a grant. Instead of investing in clean, constant energy sources like tidal power, this government is funnelling billions into projects that will be funded largely by increases in consumer electricity bills, pushing more people into energy poverty, shutting down businesses, and making the UK less competitive. Miliband has justified this spending by citing a UK Climate Change Committee report, claiming Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) is necessary to meet 2050 targets. But he fails to mention that this recommendation was for industries like steel and cement, not energy production. The report explicitly warns that CCUS should not be used to justify funding polluting industries like Drax. MPs have not been consulted on these massive public giveaways. Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, has raised concerns that these contracts were agreed behind closed doors without considering the impact on consumer bills and contain no requirements for investment or guarantees in return. MPs, including Sir Roger Gale and Barry Gardiner, have questioned why the government is continuing to fund Drax, with Gardiner stating that those running Drax are “not fit and proper.” The public has a right to know why this government has extended subsidies to an obsolete, polluting power station, who the £21.7 billion in taxpayer giveaways is going to, and why these deals were made without scrutiny. Demand a public inquiry. Email your MP and share this petition.

"Established in 1994, Safeline is a specialist charity that works to prevent sexual abuse and support those affected to cope and recover. Our Vision is that everyone affected by or at risk of sexual abuse should feel supported and empowered. We empower survivors to make choices about the lives they want" www.safeline.org.uk Safeline has two helplines. The National Male Survivor Helpline is telephone support dealing with sexual abuse or sexual violence to males. Without the £250,000 the helpline will close. The helpline will give meaningful support to thousands of males. It is a gateway to other services such as counselling and therapeutic services thus empowering people in a non judgemental and believing environment. 

I was previously employed by Arriva UK Trains on a zero hour contract, where I was without employee rights . And did not have stability. Also was expected to travel throughout the UK at my own expense , with no support from the employer. Sometimes I needed to arrange overnight stays & travel to work with no financial support from the employer.

My dad was in a wheelchair and when he visited my property, we had to lift him up onto an armrest, pull his wheelchair up in the middle in order to narrow it, push it into the lounge then widen it and put him back down in the seat again.  This was so frustrating for us and embarrassing for him. We had to do the same thing if he wanted to go into the bathroom, kitchen, etc and again on his way out.  However, if the doorways were just a few inches wider, this problem would not have occurred. So if Labour are going to build 1.5 million new properties, make them all accessible for someone in a wheelchair, because many people like my dad  - who served in the navy for 15 years - end up disabled due to either an accident ie car crash, falling down stairs, etc or a medical condition ie stroke, MS, etc.  They will then be able to either visit or even consider buying a property without spending thousands of pounds on adaptations.

The Government has proposed giving teachers a 2.8% pay rise, and that this will be unfunded. This means that the additional cost in wages will come out of existing school budgets. After over a decade of austerity in schools, there is only one thing left to cut, jobs.  Schools in Leicestershire are facing additional cuts as the government has underfunded the provision of education for children with a high level of SEND needs. This will cost schools on average 0.5% of their current budgets, with some of the schools in the most deprived areas paying more (https://democracy.leics.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=1018&MId=7978&Ver=4) We are calling on Leicestershire MPs to put children first and:  1. Speak out against the proposed cuts to school budgets  2. Make a stand for the proper funding of SEND education in the county  3. To pressure the government to offer an pay increase for all school workers which will allow schools to recruit. 

WBC said Sandy Lane would not close until a new site was found in South Warrington. No site has yet been identified.

Having no recycling centre means added car journeys to alternative sites increasing vehicle journeys, traffic congestion and air pollution. Warrington Borough Council said they would keep Sandy Lane open until a new recycling centre in South Warrington. No site has yet been identfied. We also want WBC to introduce places where residents who do not drive can deposit smaller items which can be recycled.