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Closed Petition closed 18th September 2019

Make 'netting' hedgerows to prevent birds from nesting a criminal offence. - Final Signatures: 365,508

Developers, and other interested parties are circumventing laws protecting birds by 'netting' hedgerows to prevent birds from nesting.

This facilitates the uprooting of hedgerows which aid biodiversity and provide the only remaining nesting sites for birds, whose numbers are in sharp decline.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 13th May 2019

The Government responsed to this petition on 4th November 2019 (View Full Response)
Causing suffering to birds is already criminal. Planning authorities have enforceable powers to protect bird habitats and will soon be able to mandate that developers provide biodiversity net gain.
Closed Petition closed 1st August 2019

Abolish leasehold - Final Signatures: 31,830

Millions are trapped in this antiquated draconian leasehold system.

This is a “feudal” form of land ownership.

It is about time we Abolished Leasehold once and for all.

The Government responsed to this petition on 21st February 2019 (View Full Response)
The Government is committed to reforming the leasehold system so it is fit for purpose, fairer and more transparent for consumers. We also want to ensure that commonhold is a viable alternative.
Closed Petition closed 25th October 2019

Outlaw planning applications that include removal of mature trees or hedgerows. - Final Signatures: 10,640

People have been horrified by the outbreak of nets on healthy trees and hedges to stop birds nesting. It's not the nets that are the problem, but the planned removal of the important trees and hedges. Mature trees are vital for air quality and to absorb carbon. They need to stay there.

The Government responsed to this petition on 3rd October 2019 (View Full Response)
Trees and hedges provide vital beauty, wildlife, health and wellbeing benefits. Acute housing need means we cannot save every tree or hedge, but we will make net gains for biodiversity mandatory.
Closed Petition closed 6th November 2019

Abolish imprisonment as a penalty for non-payment of Council Tax. - Final Signatures: 12,718

I was shocked to learn that hundreds of people a year are sent to prison for non-payment of council tax, often because the law is wrongly applied by magistrates, up and down the country.

This affects the poorest in society and often women, left with unmanageable debts. The wealthy are unaffected.

The Government responsed to this petition on 8th October 2019 (View Full Response)
Committal to prison for non-payment of council tax can only occur where the court is satisfied that the debt is due to the wilful refusal or culpable neglect of the liable individual.
Closed Petition closed 6th November 2019

Revoke planning permission to build on the site of the Battle of Bosworth. - Final Signatures: 11,475

The Battle of Bosworth in 1485 was a critical point in history, ending Plantagenet rule and ushering in the Tudor dynasty. Planning permission has been granted to Horiba Mira to build a car test track across part of the registered battlefield site, destroying not only archaeology and the landscape.

The Government responsed to this petition on 4th July 2019 (View Full Response)
The Secretary of State has received a request to revoke planning permission and will decide whether to intervene having regard to the development plan and any other material considerations.
Closed Petition closed 1st September 2018

Require local authorities to adopt all Public Open Space and roads on estates - Final Signatures: 11,717

Local authorities are avoiding increasing their grounds maintenance responsibilities on new private estates by requiring developers to form management companies to deal with the maintenance long term. These management fees are an extra tax on hard working families. Councils should adopt the land.

The Government responsed to this petition on 13th November 2018 (View Full Response)
The Government understands the petitioners’ concerns over fees charged for the upkeep of public open spaces and roads and will look to ensure that any charges are justified, fair and transparent.
Closed Petition closed 1st December 2018

Ban combustible materials on residential tower blocks, schools and hospitals - Final Signatures: 15,165

What happened at Grenfell Tower was a national disgrace. Combustible cladding and insulation caused the fire to spread so quickly. One year on hundreds of buildings are still at risk. We need an immediate ban on combustible materials on high-rise residential buildings (18m+), schools and hospitals

The Government responsed to this petition on 18th June 2018 (View Full Response)
The Government intends to ban the use of combustible materials on the external walls of high-rise residential buildings, subject to the consultation published today.
Closed Petition closed 24th March 2019

Protect library services by ringfencing government funding for libraries. - Final Signatures: 34,804

Libraries across the country are being closed, cut back and/or outsourced to volunteers as a result of government cuts to local authority budgets. Councils are unable to keep staffed library services open when faced with the competing demands of social care, child protection etc.

The Government responsed to this petition on 8th November 2018 (View Full Response)
The Government is committed to supporting a sustainable long-term future for libraries. Councils retain flexibility over funding decisions so libraries can be resilient and equipped to meet local need
Closed Petition closed 12th April 2019

Save Our Parks - Final Signatures: 22,663

Thousands of Britain’s parks and play areas are falling into disrepair or are under threat of being sold to developers.
This is despite the vital health and social benefits that our much-loved green spaces provide.
We support The Mail on Sunday’s campaign to Save Our Parks from being lost forever.

The Government responsed to this petition on 29th November 2018 (View Full Response)
The Government recognises the value of parks in providing inclusive and vibrant spaces. We are committed to safeguarding our parks and green spaces to ensure they have long and sustainable futures.
Closed Petition closed 12th April 2018

Place stoma signs on disabled toilets and add stoma changing facilities within. - Final Signatures: 10,507

Stoma patients have unseen disabilities and although entitled to use disabled toilets, often face verbal abuse from the public when trying to access them. Stoma patients need a hygienic area to change ostomies and this is not provided. Unseen stoma disabilities need protection and recognition.

The Government responsed to this petition on 3rd May 2018 (View Full Response)
Clean safe and suitable environments for stoma patients are important. Statutory guidance on new facilities includes the needs of stoma patients and advises on the use of well recognized signage.