Most popular petitions in UK in 2014
United Kingdom LDC To Repair the Damage At Splash Point
We ask that Lewes District Council make immediate repairs to the recent storm damage at Splash Point and remove the unsightly metal doors that prevent access to the beach and viewing areas.
Created: 2014-04-04 Statistics
Robin Deakin Boxing Licence
This is a petition with a plea to The British Boxing Board of Control to reverse the decision of removing the licence held by Robin Deakin. This is a fighter who has always given his all, lives and breathes the sport and gives fans what they want to see. He has never turned down a fight and without entertaining journeymen like Robin the sport of Boxing would be a duller place. Taking on young up and coming fighters and challengers like Anthony Crolla and Stephen Smith adds to the experience and
Created: 2014-04-15 Statistics
Save Grays School
We, the undersigned, believe East Sussex County Council should call off their attempt to dispose of Grays School and promote the use of its buildings, grounds and facilities for educational purposes and/or for the benefit of the young people of Newhaven.
Created: 2014-11-07 Statistics
Legalise cannabis in guernsey
Who's in favour of the legalisation of cannabis in guernsey ?
Created: 2014-02-13 Statistics
Reverse proposed funding cuts to our Humberstone Medical Centre!
Reverse proposed funding cuts to our Humberstone Medical Centre! We believe that the Humberstone Medical Centre is an integral part of our community. The proposal by the Local Area Team to withdraw substantial funding has the potential to have a major impact on our surgery's ability to serve our population, in particular with regard to patient access for appointments, and must not be allowed. We therefore petition the Local Area Team to withdraw their proposal and allow the doctors to exp
Created: 2014-04-03 Statistics
Save the Iona Club hall
January 2014 saw the immediate closure of the Iona Hall and the eviction of the Iona Club. This action was carried out without warning and left a thriving Gosport social club homeless. Please sign the petition to help in the fight for the appropriate repairs to be made by the owners of the hall to allow the Iona Club to continue for many many more years. The club provided a focal point of social activity for residents who live in the local area. Members of the club have raised many thousands of
Created: 2014-05-24 Statistics
CLOSE DOWN THE "CHILL SHOP" IN PONTYPOOL TOWN CENTRE
LET'S STOP THIS SHOP FROM BECOMING A PROBLEM LIKE IT WAS IN PONTNEWYDD, CWMBRAN LAST OCTOBER 2013. WHEN PARENTS CALLED FOR ALL HEAD/CHILL SHOPS TO BE CLOSED DOWN. YOU ONLY NEED TO READ THE NEWSPAPER OR LOOK AT THE NEWS ON T.V OR THE INTERNET TO SEE THE DAMAGE THAT SO-CALLED LEGAL HIGHS ARE CAUSING. BEFORE WE END UP WITH A BROKEN HEARTED PARENTS LET US DO OUR BEST AND RUN IT OUT OF TOWN NOW.
Created: 2014-01-22 Statistics
Save our Janitors in East Dunbartonshire Schools
It has recently come the attention of the Parent Council for Balmuildy Primary School in Bishopbriggs a proposal to be presented to Elected Members of the East Dunbartonshire Council at a Council meeting on the 26th of June 2014, regarding the removal of Site Co-ordinators (the old fashioned Janitor) from schools within the Local Authority. A quote from the proposal; "The proposal therefore suggests the removal of Site Co-ordinator role and re-provision of the delivery element into frontline re
Created: 2014-06-13 Statistics
urine tests on gp visits
I am trying to make it compulsory that a urine test as a standard procedure of practice, my son Alfie was seen by four gps in a week and was misdiagnosed, they said he had a allergy or a conjunctivitis infection and that medication was given, little did we know that in fact he had a rare form kidney disease called nephrotic syndrome and was put on steroids treatment immediately, obviously this changed out life over the next week he went from 10.95kg to 16.00kg and treatment was hard, he is for n
Created: 2014-05-17 Statistics
South lanarkshire kids card
This is a petition to get a kids card in south lanarkshire, the same as glasgow city council have. It's for kids age 5+ giving then discounts in swimming, cinema, carnival etc. At present south lanarkshire say due to financial reasons they haven't been able to do this. Let's change this.
Created: 2014-01-17 Statistics
No solar farm in our bit of England (Stanford on Soar and Normanton on Soar)
We all agree with renewable energy however the position of this 135 acres of solar panels will have a massive impact on the visual environment and is not brown field land as recommended by the government. No consultations or clear reasoning as to why this area was selected has been given.
Created: 2014-06-17 Statistics
bring Charlie home!!!
Charlie is a pit bull terrier. He is a very loving friendly family dog. Earlier today 13/11/14. Charlie was attacked by another dog and has injuries from this. Charlie might be a pit bull but he didn't fight back. But because of his breed he was seized by south yorkshire police Charlie is 8 and a half years old he is neutered, chipped when walked always wears a muzzle. Now for the first time in his whole life he is away from home and his family because he was attacked!!!! I'm asking you to plea
Created: 2014-11-13 Statistics
KEEP THE TRADITION OF SALMON NETTING ON THE TAMAR TAVY
i/we the undersigned object to the enviroment agencies (EA) proposed plan to stop the last 4 remaining lisensed salmon netsmen on the tamar and tavy estuaries. The numbers of lisences have already been reduced down from 25 in the last 10 years and now the EA intends to stop the netsmen from passing their licences to future , Generation bringing to an end tradition for over 150 years The EA claims the reason for this action is current poor fish stocks which the netsmen dispute citing the real r
Created: 2014-02-09 Statistics
Stop Roseacre uniform changes
Roseacre Academy have just announced the new uniform and, despite having consulted with children the only 'consultation' with parents is around when we'd prefer it to be introduced. As parents we have to pay for this new uniform which, in Roseacre's wisdom is all branded and with tartan skirts / pinafores for girls which will no doubt be sold at a premium.......as opposed to equally smart grey alternatives at very low cost from most high street retailers Please sign and help us force the school
Created: 2014-03-21 Statistics
STOP PAN002 and PAN001
STOP PAN002 and PAN001 We need your help to Stop Pangbourne Beaver Investments Ltd and others developing land on Pangbourne Hill and nearby Green Lane West Berkshire which are in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the North Wessex Dows We need your help to: STOP development on land which is outside the village Settlement Boundary STOP development in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty STOP the loss of agricultural farmland on the North Wessex Downs to developers STOP the destruc
Created: 2014-07-25 Statistics
Subway
To the directors and share holders of Subway. I will be boycotting all your stores and also asking my friends and family to do so as you have removed bacon and ham from the menu of 200 of your stores. I believe by your actions you have chosen the tastes of one section of the religious community over another, and therefore your actions are of a racist insult to me .
Created: 2014-04-30 Statistics
Pensford Tennis Club - floodlights petition
Support Pensford Tennis Club's application for the recreational, sporting and health benefits that additional court lights would bring to existing and potential members, in particular school children, teenagers and working adults. Thank you, PTC Committee
Created: 2014-07-24 Statistics
Cochlear implant guild lines need changing
I recently had assessments and tests regards cochlear implants as I'm profoundly deaf,I qualify on my hearing loss,but was turned down on a speech test. A speech test involves sitting in front of a large speaker with speech played at 65db,you have to repeat back what you hear,my score was 70% (NICE) guild lines state you should be 50-60% or worse,so this means I can't have a life changing opperation that could improve my hearing. These tests are carried out in a sound proof booth,so all back gro
Created: 2014-03-26 Statistics
Against the proposed static caravan site at Bradwell-on-Sea
This petition is to voice our opposition to the proposed static caravan site at Bradwell Marina. The site will compose of 70 static caravans which during high season will attract approximately 400 people into this quiet and historic village. It will destroy one of the main views towards the river Blackwater and put a massive strain on local roads, drainage services and community facilites. Bradwell has a population of 817 people and an additional 400 willn increase the population by 50%. The pr
Created: 2014-10-23 Statistics
Urgent Needed Help to Stop Deportation of Mother & Daughter
Tammy Lawrence married Rodney Lawrence (who has serious health issues) some 11 years ago here in the UK, they have a 10 year old daughter Tiffany (who has a British Passport), On Friday 7th March 2014 they received a letter from the immigration department telling them that Tammy and Tiffany have to leave the UK by 19th March 2014 or they will be deported. This is devestating news to all the family, in effect Rodney Lawrence will never see his wife or daughter again. In American they will be re
Created: 2014-03-10 Statistics