Uber is severely damaging local taxi drivers’ livelihoods in Cheshire West and Chester. Since Uber began operating in Chester, drivers are being charged commission rates of up to 50–55%, leaving them with only 45–50% of the fare. This makes it extremely difficult for local drivers to earn a fair living. Despite these high commissions, Uber fares are often higher than those of local taxi firms, offering no real benefit to passengers while significantly harming local businesses. In addition, many Uber vehicles and drivers licensed from Wolverhampton operate in Chester with little local knowledge or accountability. Residents and drivers regularly report unprofessional behaviour, including unsafe parking and blocking roads without consideration for traffic or public safety. We therefore call on Cheshire West and Chester Council to take action and remove Uber from operating in the area, in order to protect local drivers, maintain professional standards, and support the local transport economy. Additionally, many residents are increasingly worried that insufficient budget allocation for local authorities is leading to a growing reliance on drivers coming from outside the area. Unfortunately, this has resulted in several challenges, including a lack of familiarity with local routes, reduced service quality, and concerns about professionalism and accountability. Local drivers, on the other hand, understand the community, local regulations, and expectations far better. With proper funding and support, local authorities would be in a stronger position to employ and retain qualified local drivers, improving service standards while also supporting local employment and the local economy. I respectfully request that the council consider increasing budget provisions for local authorities so they can prioritize hiring and supporting local drivers. This change would contribute to safer roads, more reliable services, and greater trust within the community. Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope the council will give this matter the attention it deserves for the benefit of our local area.

Donald Trump's proposed 'Board of Peace' is an attempt to entirely sideline the UN and create an alternative body, headed by himself, to replace it, to do the bidding of an extremist and dictatorial US president.  The inclusion of Putin, at a time when Russia has invaded and occupies part of another sovereign nation, makes a mockery of 'peace'. The UK should have nothing to do with it.  If we do not want a new world order arranged solely around the perceived interests of the US, one in which 'might is right' is the only principle, Trump's 'Board of Peace' needs to be stopped in its tracks. The only way to do this is to ensure that the UK has nothing to do with it and encourages all other countries to follow that line. 

King Charles should not go to America & meet with Trump until the president has stopped his aggressive stance on Greenland. This is a sovereign area and Trump cannot continue to bully world leaders to get what he wants.  By the King cancelling his proposed visit, this would send a clear message that appeasement will not again be agreed upon by the UK, as was done almost 100 years ago by the then British government to another bully

Girls in high school experience pre menstrual syndrome and periods every month.  This can massively affect attendance and  and this needs to be taken into consideration with attendance figures - and especially in all girls school.  The effects of periods should not be minimised, dismissed or ignored.   There must be a code introduced on register for when girls are absent due to periods and their effects - these absences should never be unauthorised.

This law could help stop miscarriages of justice and show the security services that they can, and will be, held accountable for their actions and lack of actions

The safety of residents during icy and snowy conditions is at risk without grit bins.  Slippery roads and paths increase the chances of accidents for pedestrians and vehicles.  Providing grit bins will empower residents to take action and keep our estate safe during cold snaps. By signing this petition, you agree that your name and address will be collected and shared with Denbighshire County Council and Castle Green for this purpose.

Excessive gambling has been proven to have a disproportionately harmful impact, especially on the poorest in society.  Local councils have limited powers to oppose new gambling outlets, even when they are unpopular and inappropriate, especially in socially deprived areas. Gambling advertising is also too prevalent and has an undue influence.  There are too many loopholes in current legislation, making it too weak to effectively control gambling companies, whose only objective is profit. 

Apparently ex UK Prime Ministers are entitled to an annual payment for 'expenses' regardless of the amount of time they served in No.10, or the fiscal harm they did to the Treasurey. This is a drain on our economy & should be for a limited time only after leaving office.

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CJS Reform is important if governments of all colours are to meet their primary duty: "To keep its citizens safe and secure".  There is little point in having crackdowns on knife crime if the CJS is unable and not equipped to deal with it. Once charged with an offence some defendants and victims are waiting over two years for a trial date. Case papers go missing, witnesses memories fade, and victims become dejected. We need police, CPS, courts, magistrates/judges, prisons, etc to work in sync with each other to prevent victims of crime, and offenders falling through the very large cracks in the 'service'.

❤️ Why is This Bill Essential? Facts and Stories from the Frontline The campaign to reintroduce and pass the Autism (Wales) Bill is not about adding another layer of bureaucracy; it is about saving and transforming lives by enforcing consistency and accountability in our public services. The Head: Why the Law Must Change The Welsh Government currently relies on a Code of Practice for Autism services. Unlike a Bill, a Code of Practice does not fully enforce public services to meet the specific needs of autistic people, often leaving adherence as discretionary rather than mandatory. The facts show this discretionary approach is failing: Crisis in Waiting Times: Diagnosis is the gateway to support. Yet, in Wales, thousands of children and young people are waiting for an ASD or ADHD assessment. In June 2023, 67.4% of children and young people waiting for an assessment had already been waiting for 26 weeks or longer. For adults seeking an autism diagnosis through the Integrated Autism Services (IAS), the average wait in late 2022-23 was 95.1 weeks (nearly two years). A "Needs-Led" Failure: The original purpose of the Autism Bill was to ensure a clear and consistent pathway to diagnosis and guarantee that local authorities and the NHS take necessary action to provide timely support. The current system leaves many autistic people and their families receiving "very little if any support" while they wait for assessment. The Mental Health Catastrophe: Autistic adults in Wales are six times more likely to report low life satisfaction and eight times more likely to report feeling chronically lonely compared to the general population. About 80% of autistic people are diagnosed with at least one mental illness in their lifetime, compared to 26% of the general population. When the system provides temporary, ill-informed responses, it exacerbates this crisis. A legally binding Bill would require the Welsh Government to publish an Autism Strategy and issue statutory guidance to the NHS and local authorities, placing mandatory duties on them to act and be held to account. The Heart: A Personal Plea for Change If I were talking to a friend, I would explain it simply: "This campaign is personal, and it’s urgent. I’ve just been through a harrowing family emergency where I had to fight to reinstate my elderly, disabled mother's care package while simultaneously trying to get crisis mental health support for my older sister. I watched as she was fobbed off with sleeping tablets after repeating distressing symptoms of a mental breakdown. She is facing years of waiting for an ASD assessment, despite the strong likelihood of a diagnosis that could finally unlock appropriate, specialist support." "This isn’t an isolated incident. I was diagnosed in 2018, and even with that diagnosis, the system is not a crisis service. The current Code of Practice means that when the system fails people like my sister—or those facing life-threatening mental health crises—there is no clear legal duty to step in and provide proper, specialist care. "We saw what happened with the original Bill: the government promised the Code would be enough, but my meeting with Mark Drakeford MS and his subsequent letter to the Minister prove that the promises have not been delivered in practice. "We need your voice to put the power of law behind this. We need a Bill that forces every health board and council to stop the two-year waits, provide mandatory autism training for staff, and offer specialist, lifelong support. It’s the difference between a life of isolation and crisis, and a life with dignity and support." Join us because this Bill is the only way to ensure the rights, safety, and well-being of all autistic people in Wales are protected by law, not just by hope.

This space is vital to our village.  Taking away the play equipment will be detrimental to the physical and mental well being of the children and the parents of the village. It’s a meeting place for the children after school and at weekends giving them somewhere to discover play and get some exercise outside of their school class groups. This is extremely important to their social skills development too. Children today play outside 50% less than their parents did. Removing our playground makes this crisis worse.   For the parents, it’s a chance to mix with other parents and sometimes the only opportunity to share advice and connect with other adults, especially if they don’t drive or don’t have a car. For the parents of the children that have just started at the local school, it’s a way of helping them and their children integrate into the community.  247 peer reviewed studies prove playgrounds increase children's physical activity by 28%. Removing ours will harm our children's health. Research shows that investment in quality play environments is linked with not only higher physical activity but improved social interaction and better mental health outcomes for children.