• Ensuring the UK has a social and private rented sector fit for purpose
    Tenant's living in rented housing in the UK shouldn't need to set up protest sites to have their voice heard. This type of site is not effective and serious concerns can be missed, as often the message will never be seen by the intended recipient. Tragedies like Grenfell Tower might have been avoided had the residents had a direct line of communication, that delivered their concerns directly to the desk of the relevant housing team. The majority of housing staff are doing everything they can to make a difference, however, reduced budgets, staffing and available resources are having a significant impact. A system needs to be deployed immediately to provide 360 degree protection. The system needs to free up valuable staff time, whilst providing protection to all sides and a complete record of all communication between connected parties (provider and tenant). Every event and communication (on both sides) throughout the tenancy must be logged, date stamped and digitally signed. This will ensure, in the event of a dispute, or worse, ALL the facts and supporting information is available...signed, dated and in complete chronological order.
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    Created by Steve Reice
  • Save Weston-super-Mare General Hospital Accident and Emergency Department
    Weston Super Mare General Hospital A & E needs to stay open 24 - 7 as the population in Weston and the surrounding areas are growing all the time! With loads of new houses being built and thousands of tourists that visit weston every year!
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    Created by Robert Blackmore
  • To All MPs: Vote Against the DUP-Tory Deal at the Queen's Speech
    The DUP may have a mandate as elected representatives in Northern Ireland, but we believe their views do not represent the majority of progressive, sensible people in the UK, and it is deeply unfair that the deal is worth £1bn in extra funding for Northern Ireland whilst the rest of the UK continues to face austerity and cuts to public services. We are concerned that members of the DUP have previously expressed unacceptable views on LGBT+ people, and consistently voting against LGBT legislation in N.I. Iris Robinson, a former DUP MP and wife of the current party leader, Peter Robinson, described homosexuality as “disgusting, loathsome, nauseating, wicked and vile”, as well as an “abomination” that could be “cured”. These are views that are deeply disturbing and are deeply hurtful to those who have campaigned for equality for years, and indeed are hurtful to LGBT+ MPs. These views do not represent the modern United Kingdom, and we do not believe they should be part of our Government. We urge you to vote against the Queen’s Speech, and take a stand against homophobia, unfair deals and in favour of your constituents. Yours Sincerely, The Undersigned
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    Created by Dave Cocozza
  • New bus route
    Because we have no buses that go near bishop Ridley primary school and for people around the local area.
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    Created by Holly Kirk
  • More pay for firefighters
    Firefighters risk their lives saving ours they have really demonstrated that with the recent devastating blaze of Grenfell tower I think it's about time someone fights for them ok it may not be realistic that they will get paid as much as footballers do but let's help them get a lot more then they get now. Firefighters risk their lives everyday and should be paid like their lives are worth something and are not just another employee in a basic job
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    Created by Jodie Simpson
  • Speed Calming in Madeley
    Motorists are driving above the 30 mph speed limit, accidents are happening. Someone will be seriously injured or killed.
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    Created by STEVE EVANS
  • Teach sign language in schools and continue to use
    All schools teach languages which if we are lucky we may get to use. To learn and develop sign language would open more doors than you could imagine. Most people know someone who has hearing problems/deafness not everyone knows someone with their chosen second language Doesn't it make sense to learn and promote sign language in schools. Even in a noisy environment work or concerts etc sign language can be very beneficial. Please support this petition Thank you
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    Created by Angela Chapel
  • Skate park in oadby
    It gives young children and adults a safe place to relax and enjoy there spare time because currently there is no action sport facilities in oadby
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    Created by Dylan Anderssen
  • Removal of the Tampon Tax in the UK
    This is important to millions of citizens in the United Kingdom as tampons are an essential and necessary item for women of all ages. It is not a 'luxury item' that can only be bought by people with the money to spare for them as tampons have been called on numerous occasions. They are essential to the natural process and function of a woman during puberty and later on in life that helps boost their confidence and prevents them from feeling anxious about needing to go buy tampons. Condoms are handed out for free to people to protect them and keep their healthcare in check, so why aren't tampons handed out for free to boost the health of millions of women?
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    Created by Harry Wattam
  • A515 Ashbourne Road Pelican Pedestrian Crossing Required
    The traffic should be doing 30mph on this section of A515 however most cars exceed this which leads the road to be hazardous to young children and the elderly. It is worrying to see that the bollards on the island crossing have been knocked down by vehicles... What if people were stood at the crossing when this happens again? I see an increasing number of children going to school, crossing this road. I think either a lollipop man is required / traffic calming measures or ultimately a Pelican crossing installing. There are crossings in place for other areas of Buxton where children cross regularly, why shouldn't Ashbourne Road be treated the same? Please consider the safety of residents before a bad accident happens.
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    Created by Charlotte Curzon
  • Remove The Church from House of Lords
    There are 4 so called 'Estates'; The Crown, Parliament (inc The Lords) The Press (Often known as 'The 4th Estate') and The Church. Why should the CHURCH have two bites of the 'CHERRY'
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    Created by Michael Ayling
  • Tell Sainsbury's Not To Abandon Fairtrade
    Sainsbury's have started a trial of its own 'Fairly Traded' label to replace their support of the Fairtrade certification scheme. The Fairtrade Foundation is an internationally renowned and respected certification scheme, which empowers and supports farmers around the globe by ensuring they are paid a minimum price for their produce, as well as a financial bonus which is reinvested in their local communities in the form of education, pensions, and sick pay. Fairtrade ensures that the entire supply chain of companies is independently audited, and their work directly helps those living below the global poverty line. Whilst not perfect, they are the gold standard in ethical trading. Sainsbury's is the latest in a line of companies who are choosing to abandon their support of Fairtrade in favour of their own schemes. Where Sainsbury's differs from some other companies though, is that they had been such a large champion of Fairtrade, that their potential withdrawal from it could start a ripple effect which could lead to the beginning of the end of the scheme. Whilst Sainsbury's' own scheme will guarantee a minimum price for producers, the financial bonus will no longer go straight to the farmers that deserve it, but instead will have to be approved by a Sainsbury's foundation. This directly disempowers farmers who work hard to produce the items we take for granted in our weekly shops, such as tea, coffee, sugar, and bananas. Farmers will no longer be guaranteed this bonus, which can run into thousands of pounds and make a critical difference in poorer parts of the world. Michael Gidney, CEO of the Fairtrade Foundation says that the Sainsbury's scheme does not meet Fairtrade’s core principles, particularly in the area of “producer empowerment”. Many people believe that Sainsbury's are introducing this scheme as a cost-cutting measure to improve their own bottom line. Urge them to rethink their policy and not to abandon their support of Fairtrade. For more info, read here: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2017/jun/24/fairtrade-crashing-down-sainsburys-tesco-tea-growers-nairobi http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/Media-Centre/News/May-2017/Open-letter-to-Sainsburys-from-Fairtrade-producers https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/buying-and-supplying/sourcing/ngos-attack-sainsburys-over-fairtrade-row/553567.article
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