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Get the snap map bannedIt is unsafe and makes people vulnerable. It's an invasion of privacy, not only can your friends see where you are but also the creators of the app and G*d knows who else!42 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Tara Linkowska
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Art Lecturers to stayMany students have struggled during their academic years and struggled to turn to someone for help. For us, students of Bolton University and of a variety of art courses we had always found our lecturers to be there for each individual student and support them consistently through any and every obstacle during their time of studying. Now to sadly hear that these wonderful people are losing their jobs, we would like to return the favor and to help keep them in a place where they love what they do and help so many during their toughest times.248 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Nemi Chuckles
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Stop the release of film 'To the Bone'There might already be a petition circulating about this but I haven't seen one - I don't know if it will ever reach Netflix but I feel compelled to do something rather than nothing! *ps sorry I'm not the best with words If you haven't seen me voicing my opinion on twitter yet - I believe the recent trailer released for the film 'To The Bone' starring Lily Collins shows an extremely glamourised & romanticised portrayal of an eating disorder. First of all the fact it's being marketed as a Comedy is extremely worrying. I've seen so many people who've struggled with an ED saying how badly it's affected them. This includes close friends of mine. It's only a minute or two long, has only been out a few days & the impact is already huge. Hundreds have voiced how it has triggered them, made them feel they have to watch it, encouraged thoughts of relapse, and copying the self destructive actions. Some tweets have reduced me to tears. Did Netflix stop to think about these repercussions? Did they involve MH professionals & follow their advice? Because it is SO brutal and damaging to show such extreme ways of losing weight without so much as a trigger warning! It's not a realistic portrayal in many ways e.g. inpatient doesn't equal a nice house in the countryside, or visiting a waterfall to contemplate life. You are in a hospital with other people who are desperately struggling. Fighting for their lives. There is nothing romantic about it. There is no such thing as 'calorie aspergers' and constant jokes aren't made about your disorder. You don't meet the love of your life or have a sudden epiphany which means recovery is inevitable. Recovery is long, intense and debilitating. It takes up all your energy. This film is supposed to raise awareness, but where are the 'ugly' real life consequences of ED's? Yellowing teeth, hair falling out, losing your period, developing numerous other physical health problems etc etc. This film is not even close to reality. It's insulting and I'm devastated for all the lives it's going to affect in a negative way. All the people it's going to badly influence. We should be taking steps forward to reduce the stereotypes & stigma around MH issues, not backwards 🌹 If you feel the same at all I urge you to sign this petition & share it if you can - we may not get anywhere but I sincerely hope it gets taken down to make way for REAL awareness projects. I know there's probably things I've missed out so PLEASE message me if there's anything you'd like me to include! Thank you for taking the time to read x317 of 400 SignaturesCreated by Eleanor Gray
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Block McVitie's Additional Car Park Exit onto Chandos RoadMcVities are planning to open an exit to their employee car park onto Chandos Road, increasing traffic on quiet residential roads in the Heatons. They have said this will be used by their employees (of which they have 500) and operate 7 days a week. Currently, the exit leads onto the A6 and they are planning to divert some of the congestion onto the quiet roads of local homeowners. We have a lovely quiet cul-de-sac, used by children to play out. In addition to a well used guide/scout hall, with children's after school activities in the evening when they say the extra traffic will be (6:30pm to 7:30pm, 7 days a week). They also expect high volume between 6:30am and 7:30am, 7 days a week. Please help us stop this large corporate business (albeit with good biscuits) ruining the lovely road we live on.368 of 400 SignaturesCreated by Jennifer Mayers
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Reimpose the ban on Tail docking for working dogsAside from the fact that these dog's are used for what is a leisure activity and not a necessity, it is absolutely crucial that we stop using our own hobbies whether they are right or not, as justification for putting an animal through needless suffering. This country has led the way in animal rights, now in a bizarre twist the SNP and the Scottish conservatives are backing each other on this based on flawed studies. This attitude that the animals may damage themselves so we should do it ourselves when puppies is so primitive and inhumane I'm shocked it has been allowed. To carry out an act of cruelty on the low probability that they may get hurt in the future is just unacceptable. I myself own a boxer, a dog breed that for the longest time would have it's tail docked regardless of whether or not it was a working dog, I have owned 4 Boxers, 3 of whom had docked tails. My current boxer, Lotte, has her tail fully intact and I've never had a boxer that was so cuddly, joyful and friendly (A hard thing to say because the other 3 were very loving dogs) Instead of this attitude that we should do the damage ourselves, we should adopt a wait and see approach, this is what vets are trained for, to help and nurse animals back to health in the event of mistreatment or accidents, If Lotte ever has an accident with her gorgeous tail, I feel confident in her vets abilities to get her back to health and make her comfortable in her recovery.11 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Mark Dennis
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Ban Styrofoam Packaging & Encourage Sustainable Packaging UseStyrofoam is extremely harmful to the environment and us humans. When EPS (expanded polystyrene) is heated it leaches toxins (styrene) into our food and hot beverages. These have been linked to a higher risk of developing lymphoma and leukemia. Apart from the health risks that arise from eating and drinking from styrofoam, this material takes hundreds of years to decompose once its short, single-use life is over. It is deadly to wildlife that ingests it and pollutes their habitats. There are so many amazing materials and products available that can either be composted once their life is over or used time and again, there really is no excuse for using styrofoam. Please consider a nationwide ban of this awful material and incentives for businesses to invest in better, more sustainable options for packaging and food service.241 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Helen McGonigal
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Change The Law Regarding Dog AttacksThis act will prevent the dog from further attacks and causing significant harm to another person during the investigation.135 of 200 SignaturesCreated by John Boldan
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Replace the terms 'Girls and Boys/ Ladies and Gentleman' to improve wellbeingThere are significant numbers of people, who feel strongly about these issues - are you one of them? Replacing these terms would signify a move forward in a progressive society that seeks to value people. 'Labelling' is a social construct and as such can be de/reconstructed. Those responsible for providing a service, compulsory or non-compulsory, to the general public can lead the way in replacing these terms from audio and written materials to move closer to a society that embraces equality and diversity in a meaningful way. The positive message that this action could effect links to equality, diversity, mental health, resilience and wellbeing. All of these factors can contribute to flourishing linked not only to the emotional and psychological benefit of the country and as importantly the economic health of a nation. A flourishing nation is a rich nation. The Wellbeing of Future Generations Act (Wales) 2015 sets out this stall. The overt and subconscious messages that permeate society around gender, limit the aspirations of those who absorb and internalise them. Language plays a powerful role in the development of identity and self belief. This call to action requests a simple and clear mandate, to catalyse cultural change and be part of the solution rather than the problem. Wales leads the way on many progressive issues; let this be one of them. Be part of that change.81 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Kelly McCarthy
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Parking charges at Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Park (Rascals Softplay)The car park will become full of commuters for the train (2 minutes walk) and will become difficult for families to use the park and Rascals Softplay. Parking charges of 30p an hour will effect business at Rascals Softplay and cause disruption to local residents.1,361 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by Rachel Von Rietberg
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Boris Johnson MP is not a fit or proper British Foreign Secretary. He lacks the required skills.To allow the government to effectively undertake Brexit negotiations and other important internationally focussed negotiations with friends and allies about Britain's place in a changing world.856 of 1,000 SignaturesCreated by Dave Traxson
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Fit fire sprinklers in all of Hackney's tower blocksIn the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire, people are rightly concerned about fire safety in their buildings. A 2013 coroners report into the 2009 fire at Lakanal House, Camberwell, recommended sprinklers in every tower block. But right now only two of the borough’s 181 social housing tower blocks have sprinklers installed. This accounts for 1.1 per cent of social housing tower blocks in the borough, and means 98.9 per cent of high rise blocks do not have sprinklers installed. Will you take a moment to sign the petition and ask the council to the right thing?1,689 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by Keith Magnum
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Tax incentives to pushbike to workIt will encourage people to live within cycling distance of their work. The net effect is less people commuting in cars, less cars on the road, less pollution, more bikes on the road, healthier people. With Apps like Strava and a bike registered to the App. journeys can be recorded and information uploaded. HMRC would be able to see that the journeys are from home to work from uploaded information. We have to create strategies to have less cars on the road and this one.55 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Paul Kirkup
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