• Build a 10-storey Martian sculpture to attract tourists to Burnham-on-Crouch
    There is only a limited amount of money available now and it should be maximised to attract as many visitors as possible in the long term.
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    Created by Nicholas Gilmour
  • Bantham 2017: stop the proposed development of Bantham village and beach.
    When Nicholas Johnston bought the Bantham estate, much against the wishes of most locals, he promised that he would leave it untouched. Now he is proposing to develop both the village and the beach, even going so far as to say that he will not be making the new housing affordable for local people (which, in a part of the country that has some of the most unaffordable housing available, should be a priority for any development, rather than lining the pockets of a man who has already proven he has no love for the people born and bred here). This is completely unacceptable to those of us who have enjoyed Bantham in its current form for so many decades, but more importantly to the people who live in the village. The infrastructure around Bantham village struggles as it is, this development would make a bad situation worse, in particular for the existing village residents, especially during the summer months. This Old Etonian, multi-millionaire friend of David Cameron, who has more than enough to survive on already, should not be allowed to profit from developing an unspoilt gem in our coastal countryside, especially when his proposals offer absolutely nothing for local people. You can read about his plans here... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4216762/Millionaire-bought-village-plans-transform-it.html Please note that I have no legal training, I have started this petition in the hope of showing the authorities that there is a depth of feeling against such inappropriate plans for a much loved local beauty spot. Please share this petition with as many people as possible, especially with people from the Bantham area and wider South Hams. Thank you for your support.
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    Created by Chris Jones Picture
  • "SAVE MORECAMBE" PETITION - THE RED K6 TELEPHONE BOX IN WEST GREEN, CRAWLEY
    Red K6 Telephone Boxes in Crawley High Street are listed - and thus protected. This one is not.
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    Created by Richard W. Symonds
  • Save Castleton Pool
    Teaching swimming, local services need to be enhanced, schools use pool for swimming lessons . Local swimming club has over 100 years of history teaching the local community water safety. Aquabears swimming club teach & coach to olympic standards. Local area has many open water spaces canal fishing lakes rivers.its about safety of community in water . Swimming is good for exercise keeping fit. Young old & disabled members of community use the facility. In Rochdale currently not enough pool availability for younger people and extended travel to other facilities
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    Created by Steve Sanderson
  • Keep Sheffield’s Library Theatre
    The Library Theatre is a 260 seat Art Deco theatre which is unique amongst the theatres of Sheffield. It is the only theatre owned by, and belonging to the residents of Sheffield. Sheffield groups perform there and Sheffield people make up the audience. It is “The People’s Theatre.” It is home to an eclectic mix of amateur theatre, youth theatre, dance, music, local primary schools and an extensive range of professional touring companies including Doc/Fest and Tramlines It provides our residents the opportunity to go to the theatre at a reasonable cost. It is visited by thousands of Sheffield residents every year and is regarded by those who use it as “our theatre.” It is ideally placed for those reliant on public transport and, for many, it is the only time they visit the City Centre in the evening. And if it goes? All the activities it supports will go with it. It will be a body blow to the cultural identity of the city. It mustn’t be allowed to happen. If a new Central Library is built, it is vital that a new theatre is part of the plan. It’s time for SCC to give the Library Theatre users the same guarantee they have given to the users of the Library and Graves Art Gallery.
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    Created by Philip Gascoyne Picture
  • Make Swanage Pierhead Matter
    The site of the old Pierhead Cafe in Swanage is a critically important location. It is next to the old Victorian Pier and overlooking the part of the seafront where many residents and visitors to the town congregate to walk, talk and drink tea. For years now it has been allowed to fall into extreme disrepair while the owners and the planners have argued about its future use. A mixed use plan, recreating the former cafe site and including a number of flats, most likely to appeal as holiday apartments rather than homes for locals, has been approved. But now the owners want to eliminate the cafe and make this important location purely a block flats. Swanage has few prime seafront sites and this is our last chance to have something worthwhile which benefits the whole community. Please reject this revised plan.
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    Created by Janice Thomson
  • Save the Corrib Pubs Community Rooms
    These rooms are a well-regarded facility in the area with a great future when used by the community. Many people have attended events at the Corrib Rest and recent attempts by local residents have tried to arrange activities. Pensioners now evicted from their weekly get togethers here have now had to use an unheated hall. Community facilities like this are far more important than 9 luxury flats. The petition was delivered to the planners and now we have the Committee hearing. On Weds 28th June at 7pm we want to try and get as many people as possible to attend the hearing to support the community rooms being kept. please attend if you can at Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, HA9 0FJ. support is important so please help and attend if you feel strongly about loss of community spaces
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    Created by Kevin Barrett
  • Save Blueberry Hill Footwear in Dewsbury
    Blueberry Hill is a small family business, the last independent shoe retailer based in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. We have been established for more than 55 years and for 30 years we have been selling Dr Martens. Begining of January 2017 Airwair International closed our trade account, the reason been "we are repositioning our brand" and we weren't spending enough with them. Our livelyhood is based around the sale of Dr Martens, without them we may have to close down after 50 years of service. We don't want this to happen. So we want to change their minds with you help.
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    Created by Anjum Rafique
  • Create a Queer Museum and LGBTQI+ Centre in London
    1) 2017 is the 50th Anniversary of the passing of the Sexual Offences Act 1967 which partly decriminalised sexual acts between two men in private and aged over 21. 2) As a cultural centre, the queer museum would be a vital space in which to counteract the effects of homophobia, transphobia, racism and religious intolerance, especially important with the rise of right leaning political parties throughout Europe and America and attacks upon the LGBTQI+ community. 3) Some of the demands of the Gay Liberation Front from the 1970s have yet to be met, including the demand that ‘sex education in schools stop being exclusively heterosexual.’ Schools must provide sex and gender education that addresses the needs of LGBTQI+ students, queer histories must find a permanent home, and the LGBTQI+ community must have a place to organize: anything less is a betrayal to the courage of the pioneering queer activists of the 1960s and beyond.
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    Created by Queer Cabinet Brigade
  • Rename Colston Hall by December
    Edward Colston was Deputy Governor of Royal African Company (RAC) - the dominant slaving organisation in the British Empire. Between 1672 and 1698, the RAC transported around 100,000 enslaved Africans to plantations in the West Indies and America. This included women and children as young as six – each enslaved person was branded with the company’s initials on their chest. More than 20,000 enslaved Africans were killed during the crossings. Their bodies were thrown overboard. Colston, RAC and Merchant Venturers became millionaires from this so-called 'business'. However, Bristol is full of resistance. Since 1920, Bristolians have rallied, boycotted and demanded that Bristol's institutions stop honouring Colston through statues, buildings and ceremonies. The Hall is 150 years old this year - now is the time. Use the 150th year celebrations to finally rename the Hall. Massive Attack boycott the Hall, as do other musicians and artists but the Hall's management continues to turn a blind eye to calls for progress. People of colour have been ignored and excluded even though they make up 16% of Bristol's population. We demand that our institutions reflect our communities and become accessible to all Bristolians. Enough is enough. We are proud of our city - Bristol is a modern, inclusive, multicultural place. We want to be proud of our main music venue. Share your thoughts on social media using #CounteringColston and Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CounteringColston/ Sign and share this petition and partake in the Colston Hall Consultation (until 24th Feb). More info on our website: https://counteringcolston.wordpress.com/colston-hall/
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    Created by Katie Finnegan-Clarke
  • Aycliffe community skatepark in Dover, Kent
    There are no facilities for the young children and teenagers of our estate. There is a small park and that's it. Sadly we live next to the A20 Dover and when operation stack is in place we get cut off from everyone, so the children have no where to go or play as we have only one entrance and same exit for estate.
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    Created by Lynda Garrett
  • Keeping a village social club open
    Men, women, kids (families) of all ages use this social club. There are a lot of family events such as bingo, karaoke, football, bands/music etc. It is a socialising place for people to meet.
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    Created by Amanda Leggett