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No clock Changes: Maintain British Summer Time through the year - and Save EnergyBritain changes its clocks from British Summer to Winter Time every October. This results in one hour more natural light on winter mornings: but one hour less light on winter afternoons when most people are out and about. More people, especially children, are on their way home from school and work and are involved in more traffic accidents during murky Winter afternoons than in the mornings. More people feel depressed and isolated due to early evening darkness, some imposing late afternoon curfews on their outdoor activities. Less people of all ages play sport or venture out socially during winter evenings. The majority of purportedly clock-conscious cows are these days milked by robots. British Summer Time is also known as Daylight Saving Time - which contributes to energy saving. British Winter Time in contrast leads to consumption of more of our valuable heat and light resources during cold and dark winter afternoons. Due to its northerly location near Iceland, Scotland might have reason to maintain the hour's difference between Winter & Summer time and should be invited to make its own parliamentary decisions on this issue. In the rest of Brtain, there is no logical reason for this clock changing to British Winter Time which adversely effects people's mental and physical well-being, transport safety and scheduling, and causes the over-consumption of valuable fuel resources.580 of 600 SignaturesCreated by Vicky Russell
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Let Homeless People Sleep in Birmingham Grand Central Over WinterThere is so much unused space in Birmingham. Just think how many square foot becomes empty and unused at night; all our high rise offices, all of our shops, all of our businesses, and now grand central. At the same time, tens (if not hundreds given the recent explosion we've seen of people sleeping rough in Birmingham) of people have to sleep outside; exposed, cold and often in fear of abuse. Let's stretch out a hand and do a simple thing, which may have a profound impact. Let's utilise our space and create an area in Grand Central where there are beds available to those sleeping on the streets. Let's break down barriers in society, and truly show that we care.1,036 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by Chris Brees
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SAVE KIDZMANIATens of thousands of children have used and played on the facilities at Kidzmania for generations. If it were to be lost, there is nowhere in the immediate vicinity that parents can take their children to play safely and securely. It is a venue open to all children, irrespective of their age and encourages them to play together. It is a focus point for the community in Hackney. A place where mums can get together, where contact visits can be arranged when there are issues between parents, where children with special needs can be accommodated. Hundreds of children celebrate their birthday parties there every year. http://www.kidzmania.co.uk/Kidzmania/Opening_Times_files/shapeimage_2.png While everyone accepts that new housing must be created, there are plenty of vacant or derelict properties. There should be no need to choose a site that already has an existing use, and is used by so many. It is wrong to deprive thousands and thousands of children just for the sake of 25 flats. It is too high a price to pay, and the community of Hackney should not stand for it. Please sign our petition to say to the Planning Committee of the London Borough of Hackney and to the proposed developer (identity as yet withheld) that the Community puts children before profit3,736 of 4,000 SignaturesCreated by Anthony Kingsley
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Bring back the Forest ChairThe Giant Chair is iconic in the forest. Not only to the people of the forest but the millions of visitors to the forest each year. It has been there so long that generations have grown up with it, it has created thousands of fond memories. Its an icon to the area. Yes it was dangerous and had to be removed, Yes it is going to be replaced, but it is something that is so large and prominent in the skyline that it stands out from the rest as a singular sculpture that draws people in. Its the Blackpool Tower of the forest, the Eiffel tower of the Dean. Don't replace it with anything nondescript, replace it with another chair......419 of 500 SignaturesCreated by Eran James
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Save the Robin Hood Pub in ElkesleyBy signing this petition you will be supporting the application to Bassetlaw District Council to declare the Robin Hood an Asset of Community Value. The Robin Hood is the only Pub in our village. Following the sale of the pub by Enterprise Inns to a property developer it is now in grave danger of being demolished as part of a housing redevelopment. Village residents have not been consulted in this or in the planning process. The Pubs doors closed over night, the landlord left and no attempts have been made to re-open it by the new owner. Elkesley is a small village with approximately 850 residents. The village Pub has been the main source of evening entertainment for many years. It provided the base for many local activities, hosted Beer festivals, parties, BBQ's, charity events and more. Each year villagers would take part in the "Robin Hood Walk", dressed up as Robin Hood and other characters, the annual village spring clean was another event which the Pub was the base for. It's facilities have been used by walking groups and other clubs for decades and it has provided a base for village life. The restaurant used to be one people would travel miles to visit and home made take away food was available for the elderly residents of the village. Wedding Receptions, Birthdays, Christenings and Wakes have all taken place within its walls, a plethora of memories... A memorial to lives of villagers and patrons tragically lost sits within its grounds... Having the pub Declared as an Asset of Community Value is the first step in persuading the planning authorities not to allow the developer to proceed with demolition of the pub and paving the way to getting it reopened. It would mean that should the developer decide to sell the pub on, the community would have the opportunity to buy it themselves and reopen it. Signing this petition does not commit you to being part of any future purchase, it simply shows your support for the pub and its future. You can read more about Assets of Community Value here: http://tinyurl.com/Asset-of-Community-Value Please help us save our Pub!825 of 1,000 SignaturesCreated by Clare Brown
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Restore rural Bank BranchesThe Banks are removing the fabric of rural communities by closing Branches many country miles from central Banks, many are 40 miles away = 80 mile round trip. The alternative of a Bank mobile Van twice a week is not working out for these more remote communities, and when it does come customers have to queue up outside whatever the weather, this can be a lengthy period. Rural areas rely heavily upon local services, this also affects tourism, which is the life blood of these communities.74 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Durrant Macleod
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Save Stockport's Historic MarketMy mother shopped at Stockport Market and I along with thousands of others have done so all my life. SMBC's policies over the last few years have had a negative affect on the market, particularly since the renovation of the market hall which allowed fewer stalls to operate. It feels that this has been a deliberate policy to run the market down. The market provides a low cost, high quality environment for people to shop. There are three good quality grocers, the only independent butcher, apart from Titterton's, in the town, an excellent independent bakers and again, the only independent delicatessen in the town. There is the only independent haberdashers alongside an ironmongers, stalls selling books, clothes, curtains, bedding - all of them independent. Stockport town centre is a heartless shrine to big name consumerism. The Market is a refreshing alternative to this and deserves to be cherished and nurtured, not have the heart ripped out of it.8,242 of 9,000 SignaturesCreated by Caryl Hughes
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Protect the Green Belt in SurreyFree open space is important for everyone, for town dwellers and those living outside towns. The Green Belt provides that free open space between built up areas. Surrey has areas of outstanding natural beauty which will be destroyed by excessive development around towns that will happen if Green Belt land is released for housebuilding7 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Sandra Simkin
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No Underground Coal Gasification on TynesideUCG is dangerous to the land, sea, air and people.66 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Martin Collins
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Save Golborne RoadGolborne Road is one of the few remaining authentic markets in West London. You can still get a bargain antique, a good piece of vintage and a tasty meal from the food stalls and cafes. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea wants to gentrify it by widening the pavements and adding a complicated drainage system. A long period of disruption will harm people's livelihoods and could change the area forever. All of us love this unique place for its friendliness and sense of community. We refuse to see this spirit replaced with chain stores and expensive boutiques. If you want to save Golborne Road as we know it, please sign this petition.4,841 of 5,000 SignaturesCreated by Bella Freud
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No go LottoIt means that there will be less winners on Lotto and more roll over jackpots. I want people to voluntarily stop buying, and or boycott, the purchase of Lotto tickets, until the lottery company put their number of lotto balls back to 49 from the 59 that they updated it to on Thursday 8/10/15. This is a rip off as a few years ago lotto increased the price of a ticket to £2 from £1. The increase in the number of balls means less winners for all prizes including the jackpots and more roll overs.26 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Robin Farnsworth
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Save Chobham Post OfficeAny alternative locations in the High Street are too far for the majority of residents to walk. The current location is centrally located for the majority of residents and the co location of Post office and Pharmacy, next to the doctors surgery is what is needed.669 of 800 SignaturesCreated by victoria wheeler
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