This campaign has far reaching consequences; if mothers are not financially protected whilst on maternity leave, we often lose them to the workforce; we know this from a recent Brent NEU survey. We also know that mothers are forced to return way too early to our schools following childbirth, due to low pay, and this means they are unable to cope, physically and mentally, with a high stress job in a classroom. This is an equality issue as it ultimately forces these staff out of the profession either through sickness absence, capability processes or simply by a choice to leave. We also discovered that staff are choosing not to have children as they cannot afford to. Having mothers working in our classrooms is a good thing- they bring with them experience and knowledge of childcare and early childhood. We do not want them leaving the workforce when they become pregnant, or leaving Brent prior to planning a family because they see that conditions are better elsewhere. How ironic that staff in schools care for everyone else's children but cannot care for their own (many of whom are Brent children and will end up in our schools)! Education currently has a recruitment and retention crisis; paying more generous occupational maternity pay to our mothers in schools is one way of addressing this crisis. Let's keep mothers in our Brent schools!

Over 5 million people have been affected by the misselling of Plan 2 Student Loans, and should be treated as victims of a massive scandal. Many are accepting loans which the government acknowledges are unlikely to be paid off in full - primarily impacting the working and middle classes. Not only is this a scandalous issue of misselling, but it is also deeply rooted in class-divide and elitist concentrations of power.

Help us rally the council to reduce the rental rate charged to the afterschool provider to allow for the much needed service open.

I was absolutely dismayed to see TV adverts during play in the opening match of the 2026 6 Nations between France & Ireland. I do not want this to become the norm in our country. It absolutely spoils the enjoyment of the game. Is this what we’ve become, obsessed with commercialism?

Throughout history there have always been, in my opinion, key moral or financial issues (slavery, voting rights, shared obligations) but currently, the right people have to clean air and a secure, sustainable and stable future environment is at serious risk because of untramelled greed and a narrow vision of economic "growth" which doesn't sufficiently factor in the costs of damage to climate.

In the intervening 7 year period, these bodies have supposedly been discussing options whilst the bridge deteriorates daily. Such a restoration project will be costly and lengthy, but the alternative is that this hydraulic marvel will eventually have to be demolished. William Armstrong's Swing Bridge was the world's first moving bridge. Opened in 1876, it was a marvel of the world and reflected the North East region's engineering skill. To get a restoration project moving needs public opinion to persuade politicians the funding will be worthwhile.

25,000 tonnes of rubbish has been dumped right next to homes, like mine, and a local primary school in Bickershaw, making life a living hell for local residents like me. It’s been allowed to go on for over a year and we have had enough of the rat infested, toxic wasteland sitting on our doorstep.  My autistic son has had to move in with his grandparents because he cannot cope with the smells, it’s tearing our family apart.  As the landowner, the clean up lies with you, King Charles. So, whether you clean it up yourself, or get the Environment Agency to do it for you, this festering rubbish dump must be tidied up.

The Banyers House in Royston is a Grade II listed Georgian building on Melbourn Street, built in the 18th century (circa 1700s) for the Reverend Edward Banyer, the Vicar of Royston from 1739 to 1752. Formerly a vicarage, private home, and boarding house, it became a hotel in the 1930s before being refurbished by Oakman Inns & Restaurants in 2016. It is known for its neo-classical, white-brick facade, a rumoured secret tunnel to the nearby church, and a history that includes hosting notable residents like abolitionist Joseph Beldam. Banyers House closed its doors to the public on 5th January 2026 to undergo refurbishment before re-opening under the management of Acorn Pubs.  Acorn Pubs intend to change the name of Banyers House to “The Chalk Hare” thus erasing a name which has long been associated with this building and which provides an important cultural link to this building’s almost 300-year history. We invite Acorn Pubs to retain the name Banyers House.  It is understood that they have retained the historic names of at least two of the other pubs within their group (The White Hart, Ampthill and the Royal Foresters, Ascot) and it is suggested that it is possible to bring a new lease of life to Banyers House through their exciting new refurbishment and proposals to update the menu without needing to change the name of the building itself.

Residents and users of Drakefell and Gellatly Road have campaigned for years for improvements to make the road safer for all users. Change has come too slowly and residents and road users are fed up of: • not being able to cross the road safety, especially when taking kids to and from school. • witnessing countless accidents and frequent near-misses. • cars parking right up on the pavement and not being able to get past with buggies, wheelchairs or bags. • not being able to park without worrying about what might happen to our cars. It’s high time the Council took action. The more residents we hear from, the more likely the Council is to listen to us.

We need a change to the Local Growth Fund so it protects existing frontline community services in Northern Ireland by ensuring adequate revenue funding to deliver people-centred support for vulnerable people, rather than prioritising capital projects that do not meet current community needs. Northern Ireland has the highest economic inactivity rate in the UK, driven by long-term illness, disability, and people not in education, employment, or training who need specialist support.  UKSPF-funded community services currently support over 11,000 people each year into better mental health, skills, and employment. The proposed Local Growth Fund is capital-heavy and risks ending vital services when UKSPF ends in March 2026, putting vulnerable people and skilled jobs at risk.

Southern Park is open to the public early in the morning and later in the afternoon, and many residents use it for walking and commuting during these hours. However, the park currently has no lighting, making visibility extremely poor. This lack of lighting creates safety concerns. In low visibility, people are at higher risk of accidents, such as tripping or falling, and there is also an increased fear of potential assaults or other unsafe situations. Many community members avoid using the park during these times simply because it does not feel safe. We are requesting the installation of adequate lighting throughout Southern Park so that residents can use it during early morning and late afternoon hours without fear. Proper lighting would significantly improve safety, accessibility, and overall community well-being.

As mothers, our daughters' deaths were entirely preventable. That’s why, as mothers, we have come together to ask the Health Secretary to appoint an Allergy Tsar. Currently, no single person has overall responsibility for the wellbeing of people with allergies across government or even across the NHS. This is despite 20 million people living with allergies in the UK.      More must be done to support people living with allergies. Government action should be properly coordinated so allergic adults, children and their families receive consistent support across the NHS, schools, hospitality and the food industry, easing the constant fear caused by potentially life-threatening mistakes.    Appointing an Allergy Tsar would provide the leadership needed to prevent further harm and drive improvements in care nationwide. We urge the Health Secretary to make this appointment and address shortcoming in allergy care to protect the millions in the UK living with allergic disease. With national coordination, improved training, and stronger support in schools and workplaces, lives can be transformed and deaths prevented.     Will you stand with us? Sign the petition today and help push the Government to act.