In 2024, single-use plastic bag sales in England rose for the first time since the carrier bag levy was introduced in 2015 - a 7% increase, reaching 437 million bags. Shockingly, Ocado alone was responsible for 221 million of them, 30 million more than in 2023 - and the highest figure of any other supermarket. Although Ocado points to its “closed-loop” system, with the majority of bags collected from customers, these bags are not reused but only recycled. Recycling still requires a LOT of energy and generates more pollution - and the better option is to just stop making them at all. Ocado must act urgently and responsibly: phasing out single-use plastic carrier bags, investing in truly reusable alternatives, and reversing this troubling upward trend in plastic waste. Customers want solutions - not excuses. 

Community Kettle is a vital grassroots space in Portsmouth, run entirely by volunteers and powered by compassion. It offers warmth, food, connection, and dignity to those who need it most—without judgment and without profit. Yet despite its clear social value, Community Kettle is being charged business rates and has been refused Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding—a fund specifically designed to support local projects that benefit the community.

Ventnor on the Isle of Wight is a beautiful, unique Victorian seaside resort much loved by locals and visitors alike. Currently six of Ventnor's roads are blocked unnecessarily by minor rock debris that take a distressing average of 14 months for Island Roads/County Council to clear. The latest rock, on Belgrave Road, is much bigger and the inefficiency of the IOW council has ensured that the whole holiday season has been impacted by it. Despite inspections from the authorities, nothing has happened.  The beach and beautiful esplanade has not been accessible from the west for 2 years due to the closure of Bath Road. The average clearance of other closures is climbing above 14 months. Our petition comes from a very angry Ventnor that is being strangled by the inefficiency and bureaucracy of the IOW council and their officers who are totally ineffective. It's killing Ventnor Please sign today, share, and join our protest on 6th September at 2PM  from The Rex.

AI and surveillance technologies can now clone our faces and voices or track us without consent. This threatens privacy, dignity and trust. Denmark has acted to give its citizens ownership of their digital selves. The UK must follow, ensuring our identities are protected by law in the digital age. Without clear protections, deepfakes, voice scams and facial recognition will erode human rights and leave people vulnerable to exploitation. What if you're face was no longer yours? Our mission is to secure legal recognition of every person’s digital self — face, voice and body — as their own property and right. We believe no one should be cloned, tracked, or exploited without consent. By protecting digital identity, we defend human dignity, safety, and freedom in the digital age, ensuring technology serves people, not the other way around.   Chris Bryant should lead reforms to give UK citizens legal ownership of their digital identity — their face, voice and body. He should ensure consent is required before these can be used in AI, surveillance, or data systems, and push for strong safeguards and enforcement through the ICO.  

I live in Lincolnshire, and a new gas field has been found nearby. Reform UK are already shouting “drill, baby, drill,” and fracking isn’t banned - it’s only paused. That means they could start drilling again at any time.  It’s reckless and dangerous. Earth tremors, polluted water, contaminated water, noise and light pollution and methane emissions on our doorsteps. It is a myth that it will cut our energy bills; the gas will go onto the international market and be sold to the highest bidder. And most local jobs will be a few security guards and HGV drivers. All risk, no reward.  I’m asking Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to ban fracking permanently. Add your name and help shut the door on fracking for good.

The increased influx of traffic into the village is unsustainable.  Parking in nearby Leeds and Wakefield is in short supply and expensive. Locals have not been listened leaving Barnsley Council to make the unpopular decision not to fund the new station. 

Bristol supports Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. Now more than ever, we need to demonstrate our resolute support for the Ukrainian people in one of their darkest hours. Around 1,000 Ukrainians currently call Bristol home – many of them, mainly women and children, sought refuge in the United Kingdom after Russia started its full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. We can show our support by twinning with a Ukrainian city. Odesa, the pearl of south Ukraine, has much in common with Bristol – two UNESCO recognised port cities with renowned heritage and multicultural communities. It is a clear choice for twinning with our city. Bristolians have already sought practical support for Ukraine; dozens of lorries worth of aid has been delivered, and Avon Fire and Rescue is donating two surplus fire engines to their Odesan counterparts. Twinning would strengthen our two cities’ relationship even further. Bristol has not twinned with another city for almost 25 years – it is time to twin with Odesa to show our support for the Odesan and Ukrainian people.

Woolmer Lane, Bramshott is in a permanent state of disrepair. Resurfacing will achieve a long-lasting solution to a perennially defective and potentially unsafe single carriageway road on a high dependency access route.         The planned bridge repairs involving the closure of Woolmer Lane from 1-19 September provides an ideal opportunity, not to be passed up, to resurface the road.  It is understood the road is or has been on the Council's schedule for future resurfacing.     As far as can be ascertained, the road repairs planned for the final days of the road closure, from 17-19 September, do not involve any resurfacing as not necessarily within the compass of a 'dragon patcher' or part of the Council's planned works programme.      • The road closure 1-19 September presents a unique opportunity for resurfacing. • The lane is permanently potholed and to the extent that the constantly occurring defects are classed as safety hazards, may therefore be perpetually unsafe.  This is due wholly or in part to the Council's maintenance regime, which seems to rely mainly on website reports from users - a tedious and tiresome process - being ineffective.   • It is particularly unsafe in wet conditions and at night when potholes cannot readily be seen.  Potholes are also difficult to avoid because the road is single track with steep banks on either side in many places. • Woolmer Lane is the only means of access for the 23 Ludshott Manor properties and other neighbours (many are two-car families), who live at the end of Woolmer Lane, and who each may use the lane several times a day.  In addition, there are daily deliveries and other visitors to each property.  Thus the daily usage of the road is potentially significant, not including those residents living along the road itself. • The lane is also a footway and a principal route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders to access Ludshott Common.  For these users, the road surface defects add to the already hazardous bends and gradients along the route.   • Damage to tyres and vehicle suspensions together with the associated costs will be avoided. • One of the reasons given in the past for not resurfacing the lane i.e. road closure, is removed.

The floral clock is a famous city landmark and has appeared on many postcards over the years. It would be a crime to get rid of Hove's once-beautiful floral clock and the community have been given no say in this council decision.

Why this should happen:    Ruth Jones and James Corden created one of the most iconic television shows of all time with Gavin & Stacey. They put our town on the map, bringing thousands of visitors to Barry and making it a place recognised and loved around the world.    It’s only right that we show our appreciation in a lasting way. Placing a statue of Nessa in Barry Town Square – the very spot where she once performed her legendary mime artistry – would be a perfect thank you to Ruth and James for giving us such an incredible gift.    The statue would not only celebrate the cultural legacy of Gavin & Stacey, but also stand as a tribute to the pride, humour and heart of Barry itself. 

  Edgbaston Reservoir and Summerfield Park are two of Birmingham’s most loved community spaces. Families, children, joggers, cyclists, and nature lovers gather here daily to enjoy fresh air and green surroundings. But our parks face a serious problem: overflowing bins and litter left behind.  When bins are too small and spill over, trash ends up on the ground, blowing into the water, damaging the environment, and harming wildlife. Foxes, birds, and other animals eat discarded food and packaging—putting their health and survival at risk. Visitors are also left with dirty, unpleasant spaces instead of clean, welcoming parks.  Overflowing bins don’t just look bad—they’re dangerous. Plastics and rubbish can blow into the reservoir, polluting the water and harming fish and plant life. This issue is not about people caring less—it’s about not having enough proper facilities to dispose of waste responsibly. The current bins are simply too small to cope with the amount of rubbish left during busy days, especially in the summer months. Also,squirrels and rodents are scattering rubbish, creating hygiene issues. We, the undersigned, are calling on Birmingham City Council and local authorities to: 1. Install larger-capacity trash cans that are rodent proof at Edgbaston Reservoir and Summerfield Park. 2. Increase the frequency of waste collection, especially during weekends and summer. 3. Provide educational signage reminding visitors that this is home to wildlife, and we are only guests. By taking these steps, we can:   • Protect wildlife from harm. • Preserve the natural beauty of our parks. • Encourage responsible waste disposal. • Create safer, cleaner spaces for everyone in the community. Why is this important? Edgbaston Reservoir and Summerfield Park are more than just green spaces—they are community lifelines. Families gather here for picnics, children play, joggers and cyclists enjoy the paths, and nature thrives around us. But every time bins overflow, these beautiful places are spoiled with rubbish on the ground, food waste scattered everywhere, and wildlife put at risk. It’s heartbreaking to see our parks—spaces that should bring peace and joy—turned into dumping grounds simply because the bins are too small. Bigger bins and more frequent collections are simple solutions that can make a big difference. Why should others join? Because this isn’t just about litter—it’s about respect. Respect for nature, respect for our community, and respect for the spaces we all share. Clean parks mean safer play areas for children, healthier homes for wildlife, and welcoming green spaces for everyone to enjoy. What I’d say to a friend: “I go to the reservoir and see rubbish piled up higher than the bins, food rotting on the ground, and animals scavenging in dangerous waste. It makes me sad because this is supposed to be a place where we feel proud to bring our kids, our families, and our friends. Imagine if every time you went to relax in nature, it felt like stepping into a landfill. That’s not fair to us, and it’s not fair to the wildlife that calls these parks home. That’s why I care. And that’s why I’m asking you to care too.” Our parks are treasures—but they need our care. We urge Birmingham City Council to act now. Bigger bins that are rodent proof mean cleaner parks, healthier wildlife, and a stronger community. OUR PARKS, OUR RESPONSIBILITY.  

Camden Council’s proposed heating retrofit for the iconic Grade II* listed Alexandra Road Estate risks locking residents into permanently high bills, colder homes, damp and mould and greater inequality. The current proposal: • No insulation to walls or roofs • No renewable energy, despite proven savings of 20–50% from solar PV • No ventilation, leaving homes vulnerable to damp and mould • No thermal modelling, even though this is required under Awaab’s Law If Camden proceed with these works roof insulation and solar panels will not be possible to be installed in the future. Camden tenants will face permanently high heating bills, while private homeowners elsewhere enjoy subsidies and efficient upgrades. The resident-led proposal, backed by leading engineers and sustainability experts, offers a cheaper, healthier, and futureproof solution: • Roof and wall insulation • Solar PV on all roofs • Mechanical heat recovery ventilation (where possible) • Full thermal modelling including cold bridging assessment and overheating ✅ I support this proposal and ask Camden Council to work with residents to deliver it. This is not just about Alexandra Road. It’s about how we retrofit all council homes ensuring affordability, sustainability, and fairness. #AwaabsLaw #Health #Equality #ClimateChange #Retrofit #HousingRights