Most popular petitions in United Kingdom in 2016
Save teddy from being put down
Teddy bear is a loving and caring american bulldog who was taken from his home on friday illegally by the police under the dangerous dog act and will be put down this Thursday if he doesn't pass his behaviour test (bare in mind what dog would listen to a complete stranger in a strange environment instead of his owner ) ,he is not just a dog but a sentient mind, he is a gentle soul who is much a part of toms family. This is an animal not a monster, personally as a friend to tom and teddy, i am re
Created: 2016-02-06
| Time period | All countries |  United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| All time | 8434 | 4159 |
| 2016 | 8426 | 4157 |
ROMANIA-NORWAY, jointly for the Bodnariu children
The drama that hit Bodnariu family, whose children were taken by the Norwegian authorities, stirred up waves of emotion, indignation and large-scale protests in Norway, Romania, United States of America as well as in many other cities in the world. With the common goal of bringing this case into the attention of Oslo’s authorities and equally for the consideration of the international bodies which protect the fundamental human rights and liberties, a group of Romanian citizens decided to initiat
Created: 2016-01-11
| Time period | All countries | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| All time | 115037 | 3251 |
| 2016 | 114995 | 3247 |
Justice for Nasser Ahmed
Nasser Ahmed is fighting for his life at the Royal London Hospital after he was subjected to a cruel punishment for accidentally tipping over a bin. The deputy of Bow boys school forcefully punished Nasser who has severe asthma and other medical conditions. He also has learning difficulties therefore needs supervision when he is at school. He was made to clean the basement of the school all day even though the teacher knew about his conditions,but he suffered a panic attack and collapsed. He has
Created: 2016-11-13
| Time period | All countries | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| All time | 2597 | 2534 |
| 2016 | 2593 | 2533 |
#Black Arts Matter - Save The Drum
Today, Sharon Palmer Chair of Newtown Cultural Project Limited (trading as The Drum) issued a statement that she, along with the other board members, have decided to wind-down the trust. As such, as of Tuesday 29th March, The Drum is in liquidation. In her statement, Ms Palmer stipulated that the doors will remain open until June 2016 but, beyond this, it is not clear what, if any plans exist for the building and for The Drum itself. Newtown is one of the most deprived areas in the country a
Created: 2016-04-01
| Time period | All countries | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| All time | 2061 | 2017 |
| 2016 | 2058 | 2014 |
Save Our Royal Mail Delivery Offices
To the House of Commons. The petition of residents of the UK, Declares that the Royal Mail delivery offices in Bredbury and Marple, which enable local residents to collect parcels and items of mail, provide a service that is vitally convenient; further that there is no local alternative provision of this service; and further that the nearest facility is not in easy reach of the local population and has no direct public transport links. The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons
Created: 2016-08-17
| Time period | All countries | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| All time | 1657 | 1647 |
| 2016 | 1625 | 1616 |
Stop plans to build homes on Green Belt at Lye Green Nr Chesham
Chiltern District & South Bucks District Councils are jointly preparing a Local Plan until 2036. Part of the proposal is to expand the town of Chesham by building new homes of which 900 are proposed to be built on agricultural land currently designated as Green Belt on the NE of Chesham at a hamlet called Lye Green. The Lye Green community fears these plans, if adopted, will (amongst many other things) result in: Significant damage to the openness and visual appearance of the area, which is
Created: 2016-11-15
| Time period | All countries | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| All time | 1702 | 1693 |
| 2016 | 1288 | 1285 |
Government funding for young people with learning disabilities
Young people face employment challenges everyday and for those with learning difficulties the challenge is even more real. The One Eighty training programme offers level 1 hospitality qualifications to those who need an alternative to mainstream training programmes This very successful programme is under threat of closure due to lack of funding support. One Eighty is petitioning to secure direct Government funding to continue this important work
Created: 2016-02-09
| Time period | All countries | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| All time | 1239 | 1201 |
| 2016 | 1238 | 1200 |
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD ABOUT HARE HATCH SHEEPLANDS
We request, in the strongest possible terms, that Wokingham Borough Council does everything it can to ensure that Hare Hatch Sheeplands continues to operate as a financially viable enterprise. This will allow it to remain a highly valued community based asset used by so many different sections of the local population. We urge the council to acknowledge that as well as the elderly, infirm and young, many social groups and organisations value it as a home for their activities. Schools and chariti
Created: 2016-07-30
| Time period | All countries | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| All time | 1141 | 1113 |
| 2016 | 1138 | 1110 |
Save Ebrington Primary School (Gloucestershire)
We, the undersigned, are strongly opposed to the proposed closure of Ebrington Primary School and pupil transfer to St James School in Chipping Campden. We support the efforts of 'Ebrington Parents Group' to keep the school open in the best interests of their children's education; in the interests of Ebrington Parish community and in order not to disadvantage residents of Chipping Campden with increased traffic and parking congestion.
Created: 2015-12-08
| Time period | All countries | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| All time | 1302 | 1213 |
| 2016 | 1045 | 984 |
Stop the extinction of wolves in Norway!
UPDATE 2018-01-05 Norwegian: ULVENE TRENGER DIN STEMME NÅ! Norge er i gang med den største lisensslakta på ulv på 40 år! 16 av 16 ulv er allerede skutt i Julussa- og Osdalsreviret hittil i år. I tillegg kan 26 ulv til skytes. Ulvens Dag skal til Klima- og Miljødepartementet torsdag 11. januar og vi trenger så mange underskrifter som mulig! Sammen med Naturvernforbundet, WWF, NOAH og Foreningen Våre Rovdyr skal vi vise regjeringen at folk flest vil ha ulv i norsk natur! Samtidig pågår en retts
Created: 2016-05-22
| Time period | All countries | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| All time | 91392 | 1888 |
| 2016 | 72134 | 889 |