We are looking to the people of Coventry and West Midlands to show your support for this location to be recognised and celebrated. This first meeting was a special event in the history of, not just our city and local politics, but of a movement that is still building momentum as we seek to change the world for the better. It is 50 years since that first meeting of the Green Party - let's mark this occasion by seeing a plaque unveiled. Please sign our petition.

Camden Council has a public sector equality duty in relation to us which it ignores. Quite apart from the legal duty, it has a moral and social duty to us. The PSED means that it must take into account our particular needs and make reasonable adjustments to meet those needs so that we have the same chance as the able-bodied and younger residents to participate in public life, access public spaces and enjoy those public spaces. It is our belief that all residents, irrespective of their age or physical abilities, should have equal access to public facilities, services and the decision-making processes that shape our community. Inadequate consideration for the needs of the elderly and less able hinders their full and equal participation in society and does not reflect the principles of fairness, equality and respect upon which our community prides itself. Specific disenfranchising policies include: 1. The emphasis on digital access to information and parking which excludes those of us who are not IT literate and do not use computers or smart phones. 2. The emphasis on cycle lanes, particularly those on Haverstock Hill, which has removed all parking, does not take account of those of us who cannot get around without using cars. Many of us cannot cycle due to physical constraints, yet the topography of Belsize Park and Hampstead is such that even experienced cyclists fear to use their bikes in this area. The hills are steep enough to make both cycling and walking difficult if not impossible for older and less able residents - and this is an area with an elderly population. Yet, policies abound which put extra barriers in the way of our mobility and freedom to get around. There has to be a balance and that balance is significantly lacking. 3. The regulations introduced under the healthy school streets scheme ban the significant numbers of older and less able residents of those streets from: - receiving tradespeople and carers who may only be able to come at the restricted times - being collected and delivered to their front door by taxis who will not come into the area during the restricted times; and - receiving friends and family during the restricted times. This prevents those residents from leading normal lives, participating fully in life in the community, is discriminatory and against the PSED. 4. Those of us who live in Netherhall and Maresfield Gardens, Nutley Terrace and much of Belsize Park cannot access the high streets and shops of Finchley Road, Hampstead, Belsize Park or Belsize Village on foot because of the hills and distance. We are dependent on cars. Even to reach public transport, steep hills must be negotiated. In addition, there is no step free access at Belsize Park, Finchley Road, Hampstead or Swiss Cottage tube stations or Finchley Road and Frognal overground. Thus, without cars or taxis, we are effectively house bound. This is unfair and undemocratic. 5. There are not enough dropped curbs for those of us who need wheelchairs to get around. Therefore, we urge Camden Council to: 1. Engage with the Community: Involve us, the older and less able community members in the policy-making process. Our insights, lived experiences and inputs are invaluable in creating policies that effectively cater for our needs. 2. Work with us to review current policies: Work with us in a process to thoroughly reassess the current policies and their impacts on the older and less able residents of Camden. This should be done with an aim to understand the shortcomings of the current policies and identify the changes needed to make them more inclusive. This includes access to cars where possible. 3. Improve Accessibility: Ensure all public facilities and services are fully accessible to all residents, including those with physical disabilities. This includes, but is not limited to, public buildings, parks, transportation and communication services. 4. Increase Support Services: Implement increased and improved support services for older and less able individuals, to help them lead independent and fulfilling lives. These services might include home aid, transportation assistance, healthcare facilities, and more. 5. Awareness and Education: Conduct awareness and education programmes for the community, local businesses, and organisations about the needs and rights of the older and less able residents to foster understanding and respect within the community. We believe that these steps are essential to create an inclusive, supportive and fair community and to comply with Camden’s legal PSED duties. We look forward to your commitment and prompt action to address these issues and make Camden a better place for all its residents.

Travelling on public transport is becoming more difficult as the space for disabled passengers is too small with a bar to the side making it more difficult to reverse into. Is it possible for you to request the Bus Companies to implement a small design change to make it easier for wheelchair and mobility scooter users to use those spaces plus enable regulations to allow two disabled passengers on at the same time rather than just one, particularly if the next bus is in an hour's time? This would make bus travel easier for disabled passengers of all ages and enable them the same freedom of travel. As a disabled person who uses a mobility scooter, this is my only transport option as I don't have a car nor do any of my family and I'm not the only person in this position. If you help one wheelchair or mobility scooter user, you help others. It gives us freedom to move around and access other facilities that aren't necessarily available where we live. Also enables us to travel to hospital appointments without putting pressure on limited patient transport services. Enables us to be part of the community more instead of isolating us

We are calling on the University of Sussex to centralise the provision and distribution of FREE period products across campus for all menstruators and in doing so, provide more sustainable options to support students and staff. This peition supports our letter to the Vice-Chancellor of Sussex and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Culture, Equality and Inclusion which can be accessed here: https://sway.office.com/kAXYOZfaq8NyYGH4?authoringPlay=true&publish

I, as a devout bully parent and advocate for the rights of our beloved furbabies, am deeply concerned about the alarming increase in unjustified dog shootings by law enforcement officers. It is time to take action and demand change to protect our innocent four-legged family members. As responsible pet owners, we understand the importance of innocent until proven guilty. This principle should extend to our furbabies as well. Just like humans, dogs deserve fair treatment and due process before their lives are needlessly taken away. Recently, heartbreaking incidents involving Marshall, Millions, Rocco, and countless other dogs have shaken us to the core. These dogs were shot without any evidence of aggression or threat towards anyone. The trigger-happy approach taken by some law enforcement officers is not only unjust but also undermines trust between communities and those sworn to protect them. We believe that before making a life-or-death decision regarding a dog's fate, law enforcement officers should be required to assess each individual dog's traits and behaviour firsthand. This would ensure that decisions are based on accurate information rather than assumptions or fear-based reactions. It is essential for police departments across the country to implement comprehensive training programs that educate officers on canine behaviour assessment techniques. By equipping them with this knowledge, we can prevent unnecessary tragedies from occurring while preserving public safety. To support our cause effectively, we must present relevant facts and statistics that highlight the urgency of this issue: 1) According to data from The Washington Post (source: The Washington Post), an estimated 10% of all fatal police shootings involve dogs. 2) A study conducted by Michigan State University (source: Michigan State University) found that proper training significantly reduces instances of unwarranted use of force against animals. 3) In cities where proactive measures have been implemented successfully—such as mandatory canine behaviour assessments—dog shootings by law enforcement have significantly decreased (source: ASPCA). By signing this petition, we are demanding that police departments nationwide adopt policies that prioritize the safety and well-being of our furbabies. We urge law enforcement agencies to: 1) Implement mandatory training programs for officers on canine behaviour assessment techniques. 2) Require officers to assess a dog's traits and behaviour before making any life-or-death decisions. 3) Establish clear guidelines and protocols for handling encounters with dogs, emphasizing non-lethal alternatives whenever possible. Together, let us ensure that our furbabies are treated with the same respect and consideration as any other member of our family. Let us protect them from unjustified shootings based on assumptions or fear. Sign this petition today to make a difference in the lives of countless innocent dogs who deserve justice. As a bully parent myself, I have no human children but consider my furbabies as my world. The increasing fear of walking them due to unjustified dog shootings has left me feeling helpless and worried about their safety. I have encountered police officers during walks who expressed genuine love for these gentle giants. No one should have the right to shoot an innocent dog without proper cause or evidence of aggression. It is time we stand together and demand change from those who hold power in protecting our communities. Please join me in signing this petition to end unjustified dog shootings by law enforcement officers once and for all. Together, we can create a safer world where every furbaby is given a fair chance at life.

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Buses should be run for passengers, not profits. The N18 and N267 are vital for local people working in Glasgow's hospitality sector, who will now be forced to change job or pay for a taxi to get home from work. In addition to retaining these services, we need wholesale reform of our transport system, including the creation of a publicly owned bus network - one that puts passengers before profit. This won't just be good for people that currently use the bus, it'll also help small businesses and the wider economy.

Due to new boundary changes, we are set to lose Alison Thewliss our MSP for Glasgow Central, and it would mean that we would become part of a new boundary and have a new MSP. With the new boundary changes being proposed, and the losing of our MSP Alison Thewliss, it seems so sad to lose her expertise and experience, and to have to move to another boundary, where the MSP there will already have their own constituents to represent, and will be unfamiliar to those from the Glasgow Central constituency. Moreover, it would probably take longer to get an appointment, and it would seem that those in the Glasgow Central constituency would be losing out on their right to democratic representation somewhat.

It's important because so many people are being penalised for following the law but parliament and the police are on completely different pages and giving justified good people the correct information on knife law. So everyone knows where they stand and this is not open to debate. A universal UK no quibble knife law would protect people and defer the people who use these knives in vicious attacks with no question as to what they have done and what the punishment would be.

The United Kingdom is in accelerating decline and HM Government has no credible plans or vision to reverse its fortunes

It is important if not critical that mental health should be taught in schools. If children are taught how to look after their mental health, it will a dramatic impact on their wellbeing. Children are increasingly under a lot of stress and come from homes and situations that means that their mental health is bad. If a child knows how to look after their mind it will be easier for them to look after themselves as adults and make less damaging choices. Crime rates will fall, adults relying on mental health medication will drop and addiction will drop also. Investing in a child's mental health is a long term investment that will benefit everyone in the future.

So many secondary schools across the UK put this on families every year, demanding they have expensive branded uniform, which is completely unnecessary. Primary schools cope without anything branded so why should secondary be any different? It's time to stop this financial burden completely. We need branded items to be an ABSOLUTE MINIMUM. One item, a blazer/jumper/hoodie for their day to day uniform and one item for PE kit, unless they want to compete for the school.