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North Northamptonshire Council has approved progressing the disposal of Jacksons Lane car park at its Executive meeting on 17 February. Jacksons Lane is currently an operational, free town centre car park serving Wellingborough. Given the significance of this decision, we believe the issues raised in our open letter to the Council, including public consultation, enforceable guarantees regarding retained parking provision, and a clear assessment of community impact, remain highly relevant to residents and local businesses as this process moves forward. Significant concern has been expressed by residents and representatives through surveys, correspondence and public comment. In light of this, we have launched this petition. We call on North Northamptonshire Council to halt any progression of the disposal of Jacksons Lane car park until: - Formal public consultation has taken place; - Clear and enforceable guarantees are secured regarding the scale, accessibility and affordability of retained public parking provision; - A detailed impact assessment and transparent explanation of the wider community benefit of the proposed sale are published. Following this, the Council should strongly reconsider whether disposal of the site remains the appropriate course of action. Decisions affecting the future of a key town centre asset must be taken with full transparency and meaningful public engagement. Please sign our petition to show North Northamptonshire Council that Residents Say No. Save Jackson's Lane Car Park

Right now, it’s extremely difficult to see traffic coming from the right when pulling out of our road. Drivers have to edge into the main road just to check if it’s clear, which is dangerous and has already led to several near-misses. This junction is used every day by residents, families, cyclists and pedestrians. We’re concerned that without changes, it’s only a matter of time before someone is seriously hurt. We’re asking the Council and its highways team to assess the junction and put practical safety measures in place as soon as possible.

C and her family have lived in her Hackney flat for 20 years. It's where they put down roots, where they grew up, and where they built their community. Now, Hackney Council wants to tear that apart, over a technicality. For five years, C and her family have been fighting to stay in their home. During that time, the Council has failed to appear in court multiple times, refused to engage with evidence about the safeguarding needs of their autistic child, and ignored their pleas to remain close to their community. This matters because stability isn't a luxury, especially for families with autistic children, for whom familiar environments and support networks can be essential to their wellbeing. Hackney Council's disregard for this is not just a legal failing; it's a human one. This case also sets a precedent. If a council can pursue a long-term tenant for years over a technicality, missing court dates, ignoring safeguarding concerns, and dismissing community ties - then no renter in Hackney is truly secure. Community solidarity already stopped one eviction. Together, we can show Hackney Council that they cannot act this way without accountability.

NHS dentistry is in a state of total collapse. In Whitefield and across the country, it has become virtually impossible to find a dentist taking on new NHS patients. This "dental desert" leaves thousands of residents—including children under 18—without any access to essential healthcare. Forcing families to choose between paying for expensive private treatment or suffering in pain is a betrayal of the NHS's founding principles. Without regular check-ups, our children are at risk of preventable tooth decay, infections, and long-term health complications that will eventually put even more pressure on our A&E departments. We, the undersigned, call on the Government and the local Integrated Care Board (ICB) to: 1. Guarantee immediate NHS dental access for all children under the age of 18 in the Bury area. 2. Reform the NHS Dental Contract to make it viable for local practices to take on new NHS patients. 3. Provide emergency funding to local clinics to clear the backlog of residents currently living without a dentist. Dental care is not a luxury; it is a human right. Save our NHS dentists.

The traffic at all times of day constantly comes to a standstill, people jump the lights or take dangerous cuttings to get through the backed up flow. Changing the traffic light sequence will speed up flow dramatically and be much safer.

We believe that this is important because there are no council provided outdoor youth facilities on the west side of the District and this contributes to rising levels of anti-social behaviour and poor physical health leading to potential issues in later life.

The misconception that multiple piercings or wearing certain jewelry could disrupt the educational setting is not only outdated but harmful. Schools should be a landscape for personal growth and freedom, where diversity and individual expression are not just valued but encouraged.

Other people should join my campaign as teaching younger people about politics reduces apathy and would increase real participation. Without this education, younger people may be inclined to follow footsteps of friends or family, and not have an opinion of their own.

Wickham Fields is one of the last open green spaces left in this part of Haywards Heath. It has been used by dog walkers, families, and residents for generations. Crest Nicholson want to build 50 houses on it, despite the council's own District Plan not allocating it for development.  The site sits next to two Grade II* listed buildings dating back centuries, local schools and GP surgeries are already stretched, and all traffic would be funnelled through a single quiet residential street.  Recent decisions show that community opposition works. An 80-home proposal at nearby Colwell Farm was refused after residents objected, and a 725-home scheme at the golf club was blocked. But that only happened because people spoke up. If we don't act now, we lose this field permanently. Once it's built on, it's gone.

Platforms like X, Facebook and Instagram harvest our personal data so that they can target us with ads. Their platforms are designed to keep us online, pushing out content that will keep us engaged. Their power to shape and control what we see online is not only harming children and adults but democracy itself.  But we often feel locked in, not wanting to leave the spaces where we still have friends, family and followers.   The Government says it’s holding Big Tech to account over online harms but it’s doing nothing to challenge the surveillance capitalism that underpins these companies' business models.  Proposals to age gate the Internet or ban under 16s from social media are treating the symptoms not the cause. They may restrict some children’s social media use, but they risk pushing children into unregulated spaces and don’t change the system that created the problems in the first place.   And for adults it means all of us having to provide personal data for digital identity check to access lawful speech. This just feeds more personal data into the machine that is causing harms.  To tackle online harms, we must reform the surveillance-driven business model at the heart of Big Tech.

 Sleep apnoea is not a minor inconvenience. It can severely affect physical and mental health, increase the risk of road and workplace accidents, and contribute to life-threatening conditions such as cardiovascular disease. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are critical. Yet persistent underfunding has led to excessive waiting times and limited access to essential equipment, leaving many without the urgent care that they need.