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Save Blake's CottageWilliam Blake's Cottage in Felpham has been bought by funds from public subscriptions and a large charitable donation and is now run by a three-man Charitable Trust. It is seriously in need of repair having stood empty for over three years, but nothing is being done - yet £50k is being kept back to pay for... WHAT? We the undersigned require immediate action to save this hugely significant building before it's too late and we lose the birthplace of 'Jerusalem.'407 of 500 SignaturesCreated by beryl kingston
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A skatepark for Alice ParkThe young people of eastern Bath are desperately short of age-appropriate play facilities to encourage active, safe and fun play and to act as a social hub. The proposed skatepark in Alice Park would meet this need and improve the health and wider wellbeing of a large number of Bath's young people.1,111 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by Richard Young
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Save The Rose and Crown, Tilton on the HillThe pub is the hub of the community and sits just opposite the church. It has been allowed to run down.The village feels strongly that in the event that it is not sold to a pub operator and that it will be used for development or, the owner wishes to de-license the premises for change of use, Members of the community may wish to buy it.840 of 1,000 SignaturesCreated by Tim Joudrey
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Keep Knighton leisure centre openThere is not a lot left in Knighton. If the Leisure Centre closes where will our children have swimming lessons? Where will patients on GP referral schemes have to go? When our public transport is poor because funding was cut how are people supposed to get to our 'nearest reasonable distanced centre'.772 of 800 SignaturesCreated by Stuart Turton
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Save 365 Community CentreThe council have a history of closing down community centres in Brixton without proper justification. After a routine health and safety check ,the independent surveyor, Mr Chris Steel of C. Steele Associates Limited, assured us that we could remain in the building whilst the work was carried out. However, a month later we received letters from the council asking us to leave the building permanently. We've been working in this building for the past 25 years and it's one of the last remaining community centres that have not been sold to developers. Our work history at this building has been long and varied.This was recognised by the late great Muhammad Ali who attended our Jubilee 2000 Afrika campaign for the cancellation of 3rd world debt in 1999. Many political and human rights campaign's have been established at the centre. The centre is a hub for refugees and asylum seekers and people looking for advice and support around housing, employment and other social issues. Whilst the council want to force us out, our vision for the centre is to expand and archive the work that has been accomplished in the building. And to make the building a flag ship alternative space in Brixton.1,458 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by 365 Community Centre Brixton
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Save Curzon MayfairIt is an absolute travesty that developers 38 Curzon Ltd have called on the Curzon to fork out £500,000 to soundproof luxury properties they are building above it. They know that the cinema doesn’t have the funds. They know that the venue is listed and would face an uphill struggle to get permission to change its interiors. This is a de facto attempt to close the Curzon through the backdoor. Curzon Mayfair must be protected. We simply cannot afford to lose this much-loved, iconic venue. To read the Evening Standard's coverage see this link: http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/historic-mayfair-cinema-faces-closure-in-row-over-noise-from-films-in-flats-above-it-a3345416.html27,362 of 30,000 SignaturesCreated by Pancho Lewis
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Save Towers Cinema BuildingTowers is an iconic and familiar feature of our town's landscape, having stood over us for more than 80 years. It is virtually the only intact period building left on our high street and as such is vitally important. It represents not only a fine example of Modernist architecture from the Art Deco period but is also a bastion of our social and cultural heritage. It was built during the golden age of Hollywood when cinema going formed a core part of people's social lives. Countless numbers of our parents and grandparents met and fell in love in those walls. It stood proud and defiant through the years of World War II, providing escapism and boosting morale for our relatives during the toughest times and it has done so ever since. If this seems overly sentimental it's because it is and should be. Buildings are not simply bricks and mortar; they are the arenas in which our lives and shared experiences are played out over generations. The council had a responsibility to protect and preserve our townscape but they have failed us. There should be good examples of buildings from every time period evident on our high street to show the evolution of our town. As it stands there is very little to show of our town's long and proud history. To lose the Towers building would be a devastating and irreparable loss. Some things are priceless, money really should not be able to buy everything and our history and cultural heritage are two of those things. Budget supermarkets are everywhere, Art Deco buildings however, are not. Once they are gone, they are gone forever and the meaning those buildings hold for us is gone with them. I know a great many people are genuinely distressed by this decision. Please help us to persuade Lidl to do the right thing and work with the building rather than demolish it. Our local heritage belongs to the people of Havering, London and the UK as a whole. Another generic supermarket is the easy, short-term, and immediately profitable option. Committing to protect and revitalise our heritage is more challenging, but surely more valuable in the long-term?697 of 800 SignaturesCreated by John Urpeth
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Cancel the roll out of the Badger Cull in South Devon.I am a wildlife sculptor with a studio in South Devon, which is also between two farms shooting badgers, less than two miles from the popular town of Totnes. Since the badger cull started here just three weeks ago, we have seen a huge dropping off of visitors, including during Devon Open Studios. Licences have been issued to approximately 200 farms in the South Hams to shoot badgers between sundown and 12 noon, every day for a minimum of six weeks, during the region's busy tourism season. Unlike previous years, the farmers themselves are allowed to shoot badgers instead of using trained professionals. There are serious concerns over public safety with two of the five badger culling farms overlooking the busy town of Totnes having previously witnessed a fatal shooting and public order offences involving knives. In 2004 a 13 year old was shot dead in the fields of Lower Cholwell Farm, caused by a gunman failing to follow basic safety guidelines with a high-powered rifle. Several of our busiest beaches are now directly below and well within stray-bullet range of badger culling farms, such as the popular Blackpool Sands, Slapton Ley Nature Reserve, Torcross, Bigbury, Bantham and Thurlstone Beaches. Meanwhile there are at least 5 badger shooting farms around Kingsbridge and the same around Totnes. On Sunday 11th September shooting has been heard directly behind a popular Pub at the edge of Totnes, at 11pm when there were still people drinking outside admiring the view of the river Dart. Even those in Bridgetown are within 2 miles of shooting in Ashprington. If you truly wanted to be safe in Totnes there is nowhere to turn. Official badger culls are also accompanied by a rise in illegal persecution and the South Hams is no exception. In 2013 holiday makers were horrified by the sight of a field strewn with the bodies of gassed badgers overlooking Blackpool sands. These had been paralyzed from the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning, and will have died a slow and painful death by starvation and thirst. On 11th September this year several poisoned badgers were discovered on Wall Park Road leading to the popular Berry Head Hotel and Country Park, again in clear view of visitors. Rolling out a badger cull here has given a green light to other forms of badger persecution, regardless of its impact on tourism. Anyone who has spent any time at all in West Somerset during the badger culls, knows how toxic those tourist village names have become. I certainly shall never visit Exmoor again as there are things I witnessed there that I shall never forget. Just imagine what will happen if our tourist industry gets tarnished with being a region soaked in badger blood, with visitors afraid to walk the countryside for fear of a stray bullet, or of finding a shot, poisoned or gassed badger. As the tourism industry creates more income and more jobs than the hand full of farms taking part in the South Hams Badger Cull we should not have our jobs, our prosperity, and our personal security held to ransom by just 0.5% who are killing badgers.3,044 of 4,000 SignaturesCreated by Ama Menec
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Put a green man crossing on Romsey Road at St James/Clifton TerraceThis is a main thoroughfare for pedestrians between Winchester University (via West Hill Cemetery), Winchester City Center and the Railway Station. I personally walk there frequently, have impaired vision coupled with delayed reactions, and so find it hard crossing busy roads. It can take up to five minutes to cross sometimes and it is difficult to see in both directions on the hill, and then you have Clifton Terrace traffic to consider. This is a very dangerous crossing point in our city which should have had a green man crossing years ago as there are already drop curbs in place. It isn't JUST a crossing safety issue either. It is well known that we have a SERIOUS air pollution problem in Winchester, where 40 to 50 people a year die from air pollution related illnesses. If the city could be made more accessible to people wanting to get about on foot, in a wheelchair, with pushchairs, mobility scooter or on bicycle, this would help to increase air quality. There are nowhere NEAR ENOUGH places for people to cross Romsey Road safely, with the pavement disappearing on one side for large sections, and it is one of the main air pollution traps of the city. Priority of access to Winchester needs to be turned around so that walking and other low-carbon forms of transport are catered for in the first instance, followed by public transport (buses). Also speed limits MUST be properly enforced, especially with the new homes to be built where the old Police HQ was. This will create massive increases in footfall and greater need for safe crossing points and enforcement of speed limits. I suggest flashing signs to tell drivers to stick to 20 mph. Last year Winchester City Council, in collaboration with WinACC (Winchester Action on Climate Change), launched FeetFirst, their Walking campaign led by Liz Kesler. They have been conducting Walking Audits on different routes to determine areas which need to be made easier, safer and more pleasant for pedestrians and others using low-carbon forms of transport. This includes making sure pavements are maintained, foliage is kept out of the way so it doesn't take up too much room, and adequate signage. The crossing for which I am campaigning was highlighted as a major obstacle to people getting around Winchester on foot. Work has already started to dig up the pavement to see if it is possible to put in the electrics for a crossing. This is promising, but I won't hold my breath as progress has been delayed. Also, it needs to be a crossing that beeps all the time and gives pedestrians a fair amount of time (1 minute) PLEASE SIGN MY PETITION AND HELP MAKE WALKING THE PRIMARY MEANS OF TRANSPORT FOR GETTING AROUND THIS BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC CITY!487 of 500 SignaturesCreated by Julz Hallmann
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Keep the Great British Bake Off on the BBCBake Off is a British institution, just like the BBC. It's an immersive escape from commercials and moving it to Channel 4 will lose everything that's special about it. For my generation, it's part of our lives. Bake Off allows us to recognise the wonderful diversity of the UK, and sets the tone for our country. Now Mel and Sue have announced that they're "not going to go with the dough" to Channel 4. They're the brilliant essence of the show! We want this programme to remain on the BBC. A full hour, not 45 mins with 15 mins of adverts! Each segment will be cut up with those 'flashback to what happened before the break" segements, instead of giving us a full hour of Bake Off. I'm no baker, but the show makes me feel like I could be. Let's not lose this iconic British institution to commercialism.36,041 of 40,000 SignaturesCreated by Rebecca Moody
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"Doon the Dutchie" music festivalAt present no a lot us going on in Motherwell during the summer and we feel this event and others we would like to do in the future would be benifical to the local comunity, boost comunity spirit and bring revenue to local businesses supporting and sponsoring the day.708 of 800 SignaturesCreated by Stevie Rium
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Please help protect Brunswick Square, Terrace and public gardens for the enjoyment of everyoneBrighton & Hove City Council proposes to ruin Brunswick Square and Terrace with large communal bins. This is in stark contrast to their earlier assertion that this Grade I Listed setting is a ‘jewel in the crown’ and a significant protected area, enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. The Council would be going against planning guidance; ignoring its duty to conserve and enhance the area and undermining heritage improvements paid for with public money. There are no appropriate areas to place communal bins, given the compactness of the area, blind corners and conservation status of the buildings and railings. The Council has insufficient resources to maintain the bins and as seen across all areas of the city, there would be extensive fly tipping, fly posting and graffiti. Please support our petition to stop the Council imposing communal bins, so that this unique Regency square, terrace and public garden can continue to be enjoyed by everyone.125 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Fiona Bower
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