Mary Seacole House is a mental health charity that has been located on Upper Parliament Street for over 33 years.  Due to its long-standing connection with the area, people are very familiar with its surroundings.  Not only is the current space a prime location and very accessible, it  has a great potential to become a hub  which can link to and partnership with many other local organisations.  Our workshops are essential to serving the community and are well attended and well loved. Our present building is sufficient and is fit for purpose, accommodating, bright and inviting.  It was lovingly restored with an eye on the Toxteth community.

According to NHS England, 10 Jun 2015 — It has been estimated £300 million of NHS prescribed medicines are wasted each year. (Bertie Hazell and Ross Robson (NHS Business Services Authority)) Surely drugs in there original packaging can be returned and reissued reducing waste and saving money.

We believe that such a facility would provide a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to: • Physical and Mental Health Support: A wellness centre would provide access to fitness programs and treatments that promote healthy lifestyles and contribute to the emotional well-being of our community members. • Social Connection: A wellness centre would foster a sense of community by providing spaces for group activities and events designed to improve overall well-being. • Economic Impact: The establishment of such a facility would generate local jobs, attract visitors, and contribute positively to the local economy. • Environmental Considerations: A thoughtfully designed centre would emphasise sustainability and environmental wellness, potentially serving as a model for future developments in our area. We believe that the development of this centre will greatly enhance the quality of life for all residents. By signing this petition, we demonstrate our collective support for this project and urge the authorities to prioritise its approval and implementation.

Everyone and every creature deserves a local environment in which they can thrive. 

It is important because the youth that attend VPC wish to follow a career in Policing. Yet they are being turned away. The current state of the country with rising youth crime, gangs and stabbings we need to encourage our youth to undertake such activities so they are busy and kept from crime.  There is also lack of officers. We should be encouraging and supportive not dismissive. 

Almost 17yrs ago residents of Netherton, Meltham, and South Crosland were promised a Greenway, that connects Meltham to Netherton and South Crosland and beyond.   We, the undersigned, are calling for the extension of the Meltham Greenway woodland cycle path and walk way, following the historic Meltham Branch Line. This extension will provide numerous benefits to our community, including:   1. Enhanced Connectivity: Extending the Greenway will connect the three communities and improve the feeling of unity, making it easier for neighbourhoods and residents, including those who use wheelchair users or mobility scooters, to enjoy the natural beauty of our area. 2. Environmental Benefits: Promoting cycling and walking reduces the number of short car journeys and reduces our carbon footprint and reduces noise pollution, contributing to a healthier environment. 3. Health and Wellbeing: Providing a safe, accessible, scenic route for walking, horse riding, running and cycling encourages physical activity, improving the health and wellbeing, including mental health, of our community members. 4. Historical Preservation: Following the Meltham Branch Line preserves our local heritage, allowing residents and tourists to appreciate the historical significance of the area.   Kirklees Council has not begun construction despite receiving funding from several local construction projects. Kirklees Council have failed to respond to queries regarding funding and progress updates.

It is important that governments and individual politicians must be seen not to be taken advantage of by the gift of goods, money, event tickets, air fares paid, free use of private jets, holidays etc. and those politicians MUST be seen as being entirely trustworthy and honest. Not the case as things stand today.

Standing charges are a rip off which add to the enormous profits these companies make before even charging you for what you use.

So we do not have to go to pubs or Markets to use the toilets

Wildlife throughout the United Kingdom is facing the destruction of much of their habit...we desperately need more Local Nature Reserves if we are ever going to reverse this shocking fact.

Recently, Blackburn with Darwen Council received a grant of £555.185 from the Government to improve the safety/efficiency of our roads. As local residents, we should take a stand on what improvements we want on our roads - especially on a road that experiences heavy foot traffic for schoolchildren and parents, as well as running along the River Blackwater bypass and train bridge.  We ask that local residents sign this petition which will be presented to the local counsellor, or if need be, the Council in lieu with a formal traffic improvement application. If any local residents have footage/images of incidents on Beechwood Road, we ask that you post them to social media to raise awareness and tag the local counsellor Tiger Patel into the video!

Most ordinary people don't get given gifts. In many professions (Civil Service, social workers, carers, Local Authority officers, LA Councillors, Doctors, Lawyers, Police) it is allowed to receive gifts. We are so used to 'sleaze' allegations where MPs and members of Government receive clothes, football tickets, holidays, etc) we take it for granted that MPs are entitled to receive gifts as long as they are registered properly. In order to clean up the image of politicians, MPs should be like the rest of us and not be allowed to receive gifts of any kind.