I would say that people need to recognise that animals as well as people feel pain and suffering and should not be subject to and more than they already experience through the rearing process for food.

Since the scheme was closed in 1994 the guarantor (government) have taken a total of £3.2 billion from the investment reserve and are to take another £2.3 billion in 2033.  The guarantor had a pension contribution holiday of about 7/8 years before 1994. Hence   for over 40 years the government have never contributed to the scheme but continue to profit from it.  At the recent Labour Party conference Ed Milliband committed “to finally deliver justice to the mine workers and their families”. However the labour government appear to have overlooked the BCSSS and are only engaged with the MPS.  Many people had their pensions moved from MPS to BCSSS, as their roles in the industry changed.  Both schemes have broadly similar aims, to provide pensions for retired staff from the coal mining industry. The government to “deliver justice” to all mineworkers must deal with BCSSS as it is with MPS and make the necessary changes to no longer profiteer from the BCSSS. 

The insurance needs to be lowered as it is too high for young drivers to pay! There are people out there who struggle with money but want to be able to drive and get out to be independent. Young people want to be independent and get out on their own! 

Katie Hopkins is a well known far right promoter and has somehow thrived by making a career from spewing hate. In fact, in 2021 she was voted Britain's most hated woman. Her ideals are intentionally provocative and has been banned from most social media for breaking rules for Hateful content. She has also called for a Final Solution to be put in place.  I fear our wonderful town of Great Yarmouth, a much loved family tourist destination is being divided by hate and I believe she will further intensify that with her venom for all our communities.

Without a permanant home, the risk here is that Tony will lose his beloved boat that has become a feature of Eastbeach.

Social Prescribers have been at the heart of our community, helping individuals navigate challenges such as mental health struggles, elderly isolation, homelessness, and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. They connect people to vital resources, including food banks and employment support, all while strengthening community bonds. According to The BMJ, evaluating Social Prescribing Link Workers (SPLWs) too early risks overlooking their full potential. They recommend extending the evaluation period by at least two more years to conduct a thorough review of their impact. Let’s ensure these dedicated professionals can continue their essential work. Sign now to save this vital service!

ID legislation needs to be brought in. We need to stop teens and children from using dating sites and known sex offenders by using ID to verify ages and to do background checks on people 

Opportunities! To meet new people, learn a new language, learn new skills, grow your confidence, make connections and build friendships with people from Spain to Azerbaijan to Jordan! Open your mind, open your heart and open your world! And it's such an amazing opportunity to become more employable!  EU mobility schemes have so much to offer, why should the youth of the UK continue to be deprived of opportunities?  Lets get the ball rolling, and start to rebuild our relationship with the EU whilst opening up the doors to a world of opportunities! 

We are living in a Nature crisis, this last year our Insect populations have crashed . We need to do better. We need to save our nature . Raising awareness is vital to their survival 

Currently, tenants are being charged excessively, with some landlords demanding £25 per pet per month, despite landlords' insurance covering pets for just £25 a year. This needs to be regulated to a fairer rate of £15 per month if tenants don’t have their own coverage for pet-related damages. If tenants do have coverage, there should be no additional charge. Furthermore, if a pet dies and the landlord charges, no new charges should be imposed if estate agent/landlord made aware . This is particularly unfair given that those in council housing or who own their homes aren’t subjected to these fees, and pets often contribute to tenants' mental well-being and life in general. Additionally those tenants who already pay for contents insurance that includes liability get their damaged property fixed under the tenants insurance. So they may not get money into their bank but they get a "whatever" at no charges to themselves but higher charges to the tenant for claiming on their liability insurance 

This is important as walking through Evesham I do not feel safe and feel uneasy. Seeing frequent reports of anti social behaviour happening in our area shows something needs to be changed

This can’t happen. Officers claim the car park is surplus to requirements and people can simply park elsewhere but this contradicts local knowledge and experience. There will be a net loss of 12 disabled parking bays. High St/Mary St car park is the most accessible car park for many disabled people and older people who cannot walk far to visit High Street businesses or events/venues/groups in the vicinity. Many often can’t find a spot in the Crescent car park anymore and find Orchard multi-storey next door a nightmare by comparison. It is also the only place you can park in the area after 7pm (its lowest level is not locked) as Orchard is shut then. Removing that night time parking facility in particular would spell disaster for the popular nearby venues including CICCIC (Creative Innovation Centre) and the Lawns Social Club, businesses and churches, whilst also restricting the opportunities for many local residents to access a social life and increasing isolation. Taunton aspires to be a destination - for arts and culture, festivals, social activities, retail -  but removing this car park will do nothing but damage to town centre footfall, our cultural life and the town’s economy. Worshippers at churches in the area would also be deprived of the ability to attend services.  Vivary Park (owned and managed by Somerset Council) across the road hosts major popular events through the year attracting thousands of visitors, making the nearest car park - the High St/Mary St car park facility - absolutely vital to the continuing success of these and to avoiding traffic and parking chaos. People do not yet have an adequate level of public transport opportunities to always leave the car at home. We demand that Somerset Council presses PAUSE on current plans, undertakes a proper impact assessment, looks at all the options and commits to proper consultation and joint working with local residents, businesses and stakeholders to secure continuation of effective parking provision in the area (including at night) in the interests of Taunton’s community and economy.