People need access to nature and to fume free exercise at no cost. The reservoirs are a great resource on our doorstep currently denied the the people of Denton.

Recycling plastic is only a small part of the answer, we need to reduce the amount of plastic we use at source.

Petrol prices are at a record high The cost of petrol has hit a record high in the UK, as pump prices continue to rise since the beginning of January 2021. The news comes from the RAC Fuel Watch, from data collected across the country, including wholesale, retail and supermarket pump prices. The average price of unleaded is 142.9p per litre and diesel is 146.5p. These rises have not been caused by recent fuel shortages, but they won't have helped. They hit the average driver hard – the price of unleaded has increased by 28p a litre since October 2020, adding £15 to the cost of filling up a 55-litre family car, The price of crude oil is currently $86.09 a barrel, following on from a rise last week, and is closing in on record highs of more than $120 in 2012. The upshot is that if crude oil rises to those levels, they will be reflected in even higher prices, causing more pain for drivers who are already seeing their budgets stretched. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: 'This is truly a dark day for drivers, and one which we hoped we wouldn't see again after the high prices of April 2012. This will hurt many household budgets and no doubt have knock-on implications for the wider economy.' He continued: 'Even though many people aren't driving quite as much as they have in the past due to the pandemic, drivers tell us they are more reliant on their cars now than they have been in years, and many simply don't have a choice but to drive. There's a risk those on lower incomes who have to drive to work will seriously struggle to find the extra money for the petrol they so badly need.' What this means for you The last time we had high fuel prices like this, government or market intervention saw resulted in them dropping sharply after sustained growth. However in this case, the situation is unlikely to improve soon, as the cost of crude oil is set to continue going up until at least the end of 2021. In the UK, government-levied taxes make up 57% of the average retail price for a litre of petrol, according to the RAC, and the prospect of the government dropping fuel duty looks remote. What this means for you is that you're going to be facing increased fuel bills in the short-to-medium term. Driving more economically will alleviate the pain somewhat, or if you're looking to change your car, look more closely at the fuel consumption figures – or even consider switching to an electric car, which are cheaper for running costs in terms of Miles Per Pound. However bare in mind those electric cars will only be adding on to the cost of your home supply?

Environmental catastrophic implications of the continual deterioration of our waterways. Continual pollution of the sea and its wildlife including fish stock that humans depend on. Health risks to us all both indirectly and directly . Not good enough to continue not improving sewage systems that have been unequivocally identified as unfit for purpose.

All pensioners need to stand up to Government now. If they want to write us off as part of the future now then they should realise this is breaching a contract. We paid everything required during our working lives and to find this was a lie then the matter should be referred to the courts.

The rivers in england

To make accessible easier for deaf, short distance users and wheelchair accessible

This is about Freedom and being able to go about your business.

Dear Management Team at iQ City, We hope this letter finds you well. PETITION This is an official complaint on behalf of the iQ City residents in regards to the fire alarm issue taking place. We would like to begin with some background information. On arrival, which for most of us was more than a month ago, we were told by the Management Team that the fire alarm will be tested every Wednesday at 2pm. We were also told that due to the heat and smoke detectors being a touch too sensitive, the fire alarm might go off a little more often than once a week, but they reassured us by saying that they are currently working on the system to make it less sensitive. Most of us being new at iQ City, we took the Management Team’s word for it, as they are the ones supposed to be looking after our well-being, health and safety here at iQ City. The issue is that after more than a month living here, we are repeatedly disturbed by the fire alarm going off numerous times per day and mostly during the night/sleep hours (i.e. between 11pm and 7am). The alarm is way too loud for our small rooms. In the beginning, despite the situation being highly inconvenient, it was bearable. However, the fire alarm has been going off more and more often and for longer periods. The situation seems to be deteriorating as the days go by and it is becoming increasingly unbearable for residents to live with such conditions. After numerous complaints made by residents, the Operations Manager of iQ City sent us an email stating: “We are carrying out routine maintenance of our fire alarm system at City, which means you may hear the alarm go off more than normal.” Following this email, we all felt that the Management Team at iQ City was taking our discomfort lightly. We understand that work is being carried out and that the system needs to be tested and manually turned on for verification purposes, but the alarm mostly goes off during out of office hours and during weekends. We strongly believe this is unjustifiable. We, residents at iQ City, are all very disappointed by the unacceptable living conditions caused by the fire alarm. Residents are paying at least £300pw because there was faith in your services, marketed to be of a very high standard, yet ultimately, we fail to see the living quality we were promised. Needless to say, current status quo is not in line with the statement on weekly fire alarm testing made in the tenancy contract. We booked rooms in accommodation for the reason to be provided with a facility where we can study and apply to career opportunities, rest, socialize, and feel safe during our stay. However, we are all suffering from repetitive disruptions to our REM sleep, and to our work and studies; we are all being exposed too frequently to a high-intensity noise (91 dB) for periods of several minutes, multiple times a day. This is especially serious as it jeapordizes the safety of residents, who no longer respond and evacuate due to doubt in the legitimacy of the alarm. This is not to say that consequences including, but not limited to, sleep deprivation, hearing fatigue, decreased productivity and focus are any less serious. Moreover, for residents applying for jobs and undergoing online interviews, as well as sitting important examinations, performance to full capacity is threatened should the fire alarm abruptly go off and cause the student confusion, disrupting their train of thought. It is worth mentioning that the World Health Organization (WHO) report a permissible daily noise exposure to be a maximum of 85dB up to a maximum of 8 hours, but we are exposed to 91 dB every time the fire alarm goes off. Unfortunately, hopes of calm, safe and healthy living at iQ City are gradually fading away, along with loyalty to the accommodation. It is a shame that residents feel their complaints appear negligible for the Management Team at iQ City, leading to a lack of a warm, welcoming, and safe atmosphere fostered by iQ Student Accommodation for us residents.

There is an age limit for adoption of 18 years old and not all adults have made this decision by this age. I want to see the age limit being removed as if a potential mum, dad and adoption person haven’t decided before there 18th they cannot go ahead. I feel this is wrong because if an 18+ want a new family for whatever reason it could only be good for there sense of belonging and mental health. I have this situation and this would make this person feel that she has chosen who she wants to call mum and dad and feel for once in her life included in a loving family as her biological parent don’t make her feel wanted. It can only make unloved or unwanted children/ adults feel included if they wish to take this step

It is important because it means people can go out and have fun with they’re friends without watching over their shoulder. I’ve seen victims of spiking. There is several stories in the news for perfect examples. Sarah buckle is a recent one who was not only spiked but ended up in hospital with no memory of the previous night. She felt ‘violated’ and ‘vulnerable’. No person should ever have to experience this fear during a night with friends. These needles they are using could carry infections that will affect people for the rest of their lives. Again something that people have no control over.

Peaceful demonstrators calling for an end to human rights violations should not be imprisoned by ruthless dictators.