This would ensure that members of the public are aware of what is actually happening in their area. It would confirm if treatment plants are over or near capacity. This would ensure that when new building works are being proposed members of the public and local government have all the information needed to make an informed decision. It would also show the government where new builds could be safely built, without harm to the people and the environment. At the moment there is only population capacity treatment data available through the Environment Agency. This only includes population, we need to know how many businesses are also on each sewage treatment plant. Lastly, we need to know how the treatment plant is performing, when was maintenance last performed and what are its issues. 

Over 75's are an important part of our communities and contribute so much with their experience and knowledge which they share with others. An increasing amount are struggling with household bills and cuts to services which they rely on. A free TV licence would at least mean one less bill to worry about and give them comfort and company when they are alone.

For too long the minimum wage has not kept in line with inflation. Our rents, utility bills and cost of food have soared while minimum wages have not risen enough to compensate. This has meant that many people (especially young people) are forced to work long hours while struggling to pay thier rent and utility bills.  Please urge the government to raise the minimum wage so that people on low incomes can afford to live without having to work ridiculously long hours.

Time is running out as there is only 5 weeks before she must register for the event. She has been waiting for her interview for the best part of a year and it's overdue. Many people who claimed asylum after her are getting their interviews and granted asylum. It's her turn.

This will enable St Paul's Cray residents to travel directly by bus to the main town in the borough.  At present people have to either go by train, which is expensive or by car.  As the public transport route is either expensive or long, most people travel by car.  We want to see affordable alternatives to help reduce traffic and offer more choice.  At present to go to Bromley from St Paul's Cray you have to either go to Sidcup or Orpington, making the time it takes, far too long, a direct route will help reduce bus timesand increase use of public transport.

Because despite nearly 30 years of voluntary work experience, every time I apply for a proper PAID job, I get rejected because I can't work long hours. evenings or weekends due to having support workers. Fuck off about equality, it does not exist.

We are a group of asylum and refugee organisations working directly with vulnerable and scared people, asylum seekers and refugees, accommodated in Home Office hotels across the country.  Over the past eight days, our clients have been terrorised, re-traumatised and further dehumanised by organised far-right racist violence, unfolding on our streets and across our country, leaving communities at risk.  Asylum seekers, refugees and wider communities of colour are scared for their lives, alongside our colleagues who support them, as many non-governmental organisations are being targeted by the far-right. The far-right can not and must not be allowed to dictate how and where asylum seekers and refugees are housed. The failed policy of housing asylum seekers and refugees in hotels has been a gift to the far-right and those scapegoating vulnerable people, protected under international law, for racist and political violence.  The isolation of these hotels and the stigmatisation of asylum seekers and refugees housed in this way has allowed their further dehumanisation and segregation from wider society.  This must end now.  Dangerous disinformation about asylum hotels has spread online and in real life, leading to the devastating consequences we are seeing. The Home Office must reclaim false narratives back from the far-right and centre the humanity, dignity and lived experiences of asylum seekers and refugees.  Refugees and asylum seekers deserve safe homes, not hotels. 

These sanctions are cruel and leaving single parents and people to suffer , these are bullying tactics by the government in hopes for people to work , millions of people signed on during COVID that never claimed benefits before , so you can imaging having no money bills to pay and needing food , the government can not solve the work problem so they are using bullying tactics, problem is people are getting sanctioned for stupid things , these actions are cruel and leaving people in dyer situations especially single parents , this needs to stop 

The housing developer, Crest Nicholson, have a contractual obligation to care for the park on Baker Crescent. Shockingly, they have failed this community and after 2 years of delays, the only thing they have done, is replace some flooring, and fix one swing. Play areas are so important for children, for both their physical health, and as a way of engaging socially with other children in their communities. Sadly, children in the local area have now lost out on two summers of play and despite multiple attempts by the community and Dartford Borough Council to hold Crest to account, they continue to delay and push this issue down the road. 5th August 2024 - https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/it-s-disgraceful-parents-fury-as-developer-leaves-dereli-310702/ Everyone has had enough of the platitudes and constant excuses for not updating this park. We are now coming together to demand Crest fulfil their obligations and provide the play park that is desperately needed, and that has been promised to this community. Photo shared with permission of Kent Online.

The proposed tiered VAT reduction scheme for deep energy retrofits is crucial for several reasons:  * Addressing Climate Change: Buildings are a significant source of carbon emissions. By incentivizing energy-efficient retrofits, the scheme directly contributes to reducing the UK's carbon footprint and achieving net-zero targets.  * Energy Security: Reducing energy consumption in buildings lessens reliance on fossil fuels and volatile energy markets, enhancing energy security and resilience.  * Economic Benefits: The scheme stimulates the green economy by creating jobs in the retrofitting sector, boosting demand for eco-friendly materials and technologies, and reducing energy bills for homeowners.  * Health and Well-being: Energy-efficient homes are warmer, healthier, and more comfortable, improving the well-being of occupants and reducing health-related costs.  * Social Equity: By making deep energy retrofits more affordable, the scheme helps to address fuel poverty and ensure that everyone has access to a warm, healthy home.  * Resource Conservation: Retrofitting existing buildings is more sustainable than demolishing and rebuilding, as it conserves resources and reduces waste.  * Future-proofing: Investing in energy efficiency now prepares the housing stock for a low-carbon future, ensuring long-term benefits for homeowners and society as a whole. In summary, the proposed scheme is a multi-faceted solution that addresses climate change, energy security, economic growth, health, and social equity. It is a vital step towards creating a more sustainable and resilient built environment for the UK.

Too many of our young people, including young families, are living in overcrowded housing, insecure private rentals or even being forced to sleep in their work vans.  Too many have had to move out, even though they work here.  The town is becoming 'unbalanced', with too many retirees.  Dorset Council did not take the opportunity to buy Jewson's in July 2024, and this and other sites, like Mountjoy School and J C Phillips, have gone to luxury retirement flats.  The new Labour government is providing councils with more finance to build social housing and our councils need to prioritise homes for local residents of working age from now on.

My name is Emma Louise O'Connor and I'm a disabled Grenfell tower survivor from the 20th floor, yes I got out alive but so many of my fellow neighbors and animals didn't I'm passionate about getting rid of this housing 18 metres rule abolished just because the London fire brigade can reach that height why do our lives matter so less to the people who build these high rise yes the London fire brigade have equipment to reach above but every human life should never have a price tag on, London has 33 boroughs with only 102 fire stations is this enough when another Grenfell happens, the fire in hackney with those wood effect cladding outside that was only 6 floors high, with legislation to scrap the 18 metre rule it will be a goal to make all properties a fire safe standard. The goverment and councils needs to put lives before money and aesthetics.