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It is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing primary, community, mental health, and acute hospital services for a population of around 694,000 people across the six principal areas of north Wales (Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd and Wrexham) as well as parts of Mid Wales. It has been in and out of special measures since 2015.","additional_details":"BCUHB has had a series of chief executives and executives who have without exception failed to grapple the huge organisational disaster that is Betsi care. Vascular services, stroke services, disastrous Accident and Emergency waits, Mental Health and crippling waiting times for planned surgery are not being dealt with with sufficient urgency. The people of North Wales have been let down.The scrutiny of board decisions go unchallenged and patients are suffering unnecessarily.\r\nIt's time to admit that the organisation is far too big and unwieldy to respond to the challenges it faces and break it up into smaller geographical units that respond to the needs of their local populations.\r\nhttps://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-61540326.amp\r\nhttps://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/20874707.chief-executive-betsi-cadwaladr-retire-due-personal-reasons/\r\nhttps://www.deeside.com/chair-of-crisis-hit-betsi-cadwaladr-slams-indefensible-delays-to-board-reports/","state":"completed","signature_count":1017,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-09-02T11:13:56.058Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T11:14:07.630Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-09-20T11:12:47.700Z","closed_at":"2023-03-20T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2023-05-14T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-09-02T11:33:01.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-09-22T09:13:41.000Z","referred_at":"2023-03-22T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T11:14:07.625Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"health","name":"Health and Care Services"},{"code":"mental-health","name":"Mental Health"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245218,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245218.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Change the School Transport Policy for Wales to protect local Communities from being divided","background":"We currently live in one of the many communities in Wales which is situated close to the mid-point between two secondary schools. Both schools are a similar distance but the local authority is interpreting the Welsh Government guidance on providing transport to the nearest school, and refusing to apply common sense. This means that pupils living in the same village can be able to access or not, based on whether their homes are closer to another school that they don’t attend.\r\n","additional_details":"We call for an urgent review of the Welsh Government’s transport policy and guidance to give greater flexibility to local authorities to apply common sense in cases where there is a clear potential to reduce traffic and carbon emissions, and avoid dividing communities.\r\n \r\n","state":"rejected","signature_count":138,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-07-11T10:03:58.018Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:26:14.210Z","rejected_at":"2023-03-14T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-10-21T13:28:40.605Z","closed_at":"2023-03-12T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-07-11T10:36:11.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:26:08.025Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"education","name":"Education"},{"code":"transport","name":"Transport"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245364,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245364.json"},"attributes":{"action":"The Senedd should scrutinise the prepayment meter scandal in Wales","background":"We call on the Senedd to undertake an inquiry into the prepayment meter scandal.\r\nOver the last two months evidence has emerged that thousands of people have been switched to prepay meters without the required checks as to whether they are vulnerable.\r\nWe at Climate Cymru and other campaigners have been exposing this scandal.","additional_details":"Please see links to stories by campaigning journalists like Dean Kirby at the i Newspaper.\r\n- Forced installations of prepayment meters to stop as courts ordered to end issuing warrants (inews.co.uk)\r\n- Prepayment meters must be removed for vulnerable families as compensation is not enough, Grant Schapps told (msn.com)\r\n- i morning briefing: How the prepayment meter scandal was uncovered, and forced change (msn.com)\r\n- Prepayment meters: Grant Schapps gives energy firms until Tuesday to consider compensation (inews.co.uk)\r\n- Prepayment meter investigation - inews.co.uk","state":"completed","signature_count":299,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2023-02-09T13:07:34.509Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T09:50:09.145Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2023-02-10T10:46:58.600Z","closed_at":"2023-03-11T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2024-05-19T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-02-09T15:21:28.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2023-02-16T16:55:48.000Z","referred_at":"2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":"2024-05-01","debate_outcome_at":"2024-05-10T10:07:26.065Z","archived_at":"2026-04-24T09:50:09.133Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":{"debated_on":"2024-05-01","transcript_url":"https://record.senedd.wales/Plenary/13906#A87839","video_url":"https://www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Archive/1d2ceacc-7bf8-4c9e-b3c2-8e06a2568005?autostart=True","debate_pack_url":"https://business.senedd.wales/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=40964","overview":"The petition was debated by the Senedd in Plenary on 1 May 2024."},"topics":[{"code":"energy","name":"Energy"},{"code":"equality","name":"Equality and Human Rights"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245362,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245362.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Change complaints process for Health Boards and Local Authorities as they’re not fit for purpose","background":"Current complaints procedures for social services, local authorities and health boards, are not fit for purpose as they protect the organisations rather than address the issues fairly. I am aware of unpaid carers / parents of disabled children who have been threatened not to make complaints or threatened if they complain with threats of having their child removed or support taken away.  Professionals must be held accountable.","additional_details":"Many unpaid carers / parents of disabled children are afraid to speak out. Families need protecting while using the complaint procedures. The policies need to be changed so that people have the right to use the complaints procedures without being punished by local authorities and health boards.\r\n","state":"rejected","signature_count":192,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2023-02-07T07:12:33.040Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:44:40.765Z","rejected_at":"2023-03-12T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2023-02-15T14:23:18.149Z","closed_at":"2023-03-10T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-02-07T08:51:48.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:44:39.739Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"children-and-young-people","name":"Children and Young People"},{"code":"health","name":"Health and Care Services"},{"code":"social-care","name":"Social Care"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245265,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245265.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Call upon the Health Minister to introduce Heroin Assisted Treatment facilities in Wales","background":"Heroin Assisted Treatment facilities are licensed by the Home Office to provide problematic opiate users with medicinal grade diamorphine to address their addiction and to persuade them to cease using criminally supplied street heroin which is dangerous to health and the cause of the increasing number of  drug related deaths in Wales. \r\nThere are Heroin Assisted Treatment facilities in both England and Scotland and evidence  shows  both health and social benefits.","additional_details":"Benefits of Heroin Assisted Treatment Facilities:\r\n1. They are legal and permissible under HO Licence.\r\n2. They save lives.\r\n3. They prevent ill health and infections.\r\n4. They reduce demands on the NHS.\r\n6. They reduce anti social behaviour by reducing public drug use.\r\n7. They reduce drug litter and risk of transmission of infection via needlestick injuries.\r\n8. They reduce acquisitive crime.\r\n9. They reduce illegal supply of street heroin\r\n10. They reduce violence associated with the supply of Class A drugs.","state":"rejected","signature_count":109,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-08-26T17:21:02.840Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:20:42.757Z","rejected_at":"2023-03-03T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-09-01T16:08:41.887Z","closed_at":"2023-03-01T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-08-26T17:33:41.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:20:40.401Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"health","name":"Health and Care Services"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245264,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245264.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Change petitions procedure to ensure petitions considered are supported by primarily Welsh people","background":"In February 2022, a petition was created for \"a Welsh Government inquiry into the campaign of trans rights activists at Cardiff University\". In looking at the geographical data, 57% of the signatures come from England, with only 27% being from people living in Wales. This is clearly an exploitative attempt to game the system, in this case by a variety of groups from outside Wales, and not a genuine concern of the Welsh people. Action should be taken so petitions like this are scrutinised","additional_details":"Link to geographical data of complaint of \"trans rights activists at Cardiff University\" - https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245116/map?view=countries&count=signatures\r\n\r\nLink to Mumsnet article promoting the petitions to those outside of Wales - https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/petitions_noticeboard/4523787-Petition-in-support-of-investigation-into-scandal-at-Cardiff-University-Please-sign","state":"rejected","signature_count":24,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-08-25T16:18:22.756Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:20:49.766Z","rejected_at":"2023-02-28T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-09-01T12:19:40.555Z","closed_at":"2023-02-26T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-08-25T16:27:21.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:20:46.468Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"data-visualisations","name":"Data Visualisations"},{"code":"equality","name":"Equality and Human Rights"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245334,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245334.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Protect leisure centres and swimming pools from closure during the current energy crisis","background":"Swimming pools and leisure centres across the country are under threat as the energy crisis impacts communities across the nation. These facilities provide an essential service for the people of Wales, and are vital to the country's wellbeing.\r\nWe, the undersigned, call on the Senedd and Welsh Government to recognise the vulnerability of swimming pools  by providing a ring-fenced package of financial aid above and beyond the Final Local Government Settlement to ensure swimming pools remain open.","additional_details":"40% of council areas are at risk of losing their leisure centre(s) or seeing reduced services at their leisure centre(s) before 31 March 2023 \r\nThree quarters (74%) of council areas are classified as ‘unsecure’, meaning there is risk of the closure of leisure centres and/or reduced services before 31 March 2024. (UK Active data: https://www.ukactive.com/news/forty-per-cent-of-council-areas-at-risk-of-leisure-centre-and-swimming-pool-closures-and-restrictions-before-april-without-immediate-support/)\r\n\r\n61% of Welsh Primary School children want to swim more (Sport Wales School Sport Survey 2022)\r\n\r\nOnly 42% of children in Years 3-6 can swim 25m unaided in Wales (Source: Swim Wales Provider Audit, 2022)\r\n\r\nPowys council to use cash reserves to keep pools open (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64010393)\r\n\r\n80% of Community Leisure UK members are at financial risk (https://communityleisureuk.org/news/sos-plea-to-chancellor/)\r\n\r\n234,000 Welsh adults want to swim more (National Survey for Wales 2021)","state":"completed","signature_count":7687,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-12-19T18:19:09.821Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T10:59:34.473Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-12-20T16:05:48.028Z","closed_at":"2023-02-25T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2023-02-27T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-12-19T21:07:28.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2023-01-09T18:58:58.000Z","referred_at":"2023-02-27T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T10:59:34.470Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"local-government","name":"Local Government"},{"code":"sport","name":"Sport"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245258,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245258.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Reallocate the £30m being used for 20mph limits, to the NHS which is in crisis, especially BCUHB!","background":"The Welsh Government are currently planning on wasting over £30m to reduce 30mph speed limits to 20mph, when the Wrexham A&E department has just announced the worst waiting times in Wales. The NHS is in crisis across the country but the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is in an utter state. GP's are sitting in offices in Manchester to deal with problems at Hilcrest surgery for example. The Welsh Government don't have their priorities in order. Reducing speed limits from 30 to 20 will not save as many lives as having a functioning NHS!","additional_details":"Reducing speed limits to a painful 20mph means cyclists will be overtaking cars. As someone who often cycles on the roads, I would feel safer cars going past me at 30mph instead of tailgating me at 20mph. As a driver too, my car is more economical at 30mph than it is at 20. The Welsh Government are ignoring serious issues such as the state of the Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board. Waiting times on ambulances, being seen in A&E, a lack of GP's. The list goes on. Hillcrest surgery is a prime example of failure, being taken over by the health board and having locum doctors making phone call from Manchester, instead of being sat in the surgery seeing people! The Welsh Government are so out of touch with the public and real problems, they need to be held accountable now. Welsh Goverment keep removing green spaces in Wrexham and surrounding areas, for houses, imposing daft speed limits (like A483 50mph zone) and yet won't address emergency services problems! Reallocate these funds NOW as a matter of urgency!!","state":"completed","signature_count":293,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-08-22T08:45:40.362Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T10:36:06.634Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-08-24T09:30:20.979Z","closed_at":"2023-02-24T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-08-22T09:39:51.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-10-28T11:28:18.000Z","referred_at":"2023-02-26T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T10:36:06.627Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"economy-and-finance","name":"Business, Economy and Finance"},{"code":"health","name":"Health and Care Services"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245262,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245262.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Bring in free land transaction tax for 1st time home buyers in Wales to be in line with English law","background":"As first time buyers, we all know how hard it is to save for a deposit with ever increasing house prices.  We struggled to save the deposit, have found our first home, only to be hit with a land transaction tax of £4,099.75. In England, this is free for fist time buyers.  The Welsh assembly decided to keep it. Let’s make it free for ALL first time buyers to get us on that ladder.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":13,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-08-23T08:33:28.359Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:22:39.822Z","rejected_at":"2023-02-26T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-08-24T10:17:35.871Z","closed_at":"2023-02-24T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-08-23T08:41:21.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:22:37.226Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"communities-and-housing","name":"Communities and Housing"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245257,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245257.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Legislate to prevent environmental abuse by water companies","background":"Water companies are placing profits before social and environmental responsibilities. We are a large group of cold water swimmers, all of us cherishing the camaraderie of social gathering in our natural environment. This environment has been abused through the dumping of raw sewage into the sea, resulting in a loss of utility for us and fellow beach users. This is both unacceptable and unsustainable, that it happens is disgraceful, that they are making such huge profits is an absolute travesty.","additional_details":"Evidential references widely reported in the media.","state":"rejected","signature_count":111,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-08-19T18:12:38.744Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:23:25.784Z","rejected_at":"2023-02-25T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-08-23T13:08:08.242Z","closed_at":"2023-02-23T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-08-19T18:32:41.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:23:24.353Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"environment","name":"Environment"},{"code":"marine","name":"Marine and Fisheries"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245245,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245245.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban polystyrene","background":"Polystyrene is non biodegradable and has harmful chemicals which means it has a negative impact to the environment and to wildlife. \r\nIt’s not easily recyclable so does not get collected with everyday recycling.\r\nIt is easily flammable and creates toxic fumes which again is harmful for the environment.\r\nPolystyrene is one of the main forms of litter that does not get disposed of properly.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":30,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-08-02T07:50:31.202Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:24:22.175Z","rejected_at":"2023-02-12T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-08-10T12:35:28.363Z","closed_at":"2023-02-10T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-08-04T18:39:51.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:24:20.816Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"environment","name":"Environment"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245249,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245249.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Provide a pedestrian crossing on A4042 at Goytre Arms crossroads and reduce the speed limit to 20mph","background":"Make it safe for residents of Penperlleni to cross the A4042 at the Goytre Arms crossroads by providing a pedestrian crossing and extending  the existing 20mph speed limit in the village to include this section of the A4042.","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":423,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-08-02T20:43:07.518Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T10:35:52.957Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-08-08T09:51:27.187Z","closed_at":"2023-02-08T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2023-07-02T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-08-02T20:54:31.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-09-12T21:42:31.000Z","referred_at":"2023-02-10T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T10:35:52.941Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"transport","name":"Transport"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245247,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245247.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban all wet wipes","background":"My background of spending the last 4 decades monitoring and embracing the Rivers and its wildlife above and below the surface has enabled me to see first hand how wetwipes have had a huge impact on all water sources and ecosystems . From clogging up our sewers to creating floods of noxious waste and even triggering outbreaks of serious allergies.\r\nResearchers have linked chemicals in wet wipes with serious outbreaks of skin allergy problems, most notably dermatitis eczema, Asthma.","additional_details":"https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3003415/How-wet-wipes-destroying-planet-clogging-sewers-creating-floods-noxious-waste-triggering-outbreaks-allergies.html \r\nMost wet wipes contain plastic, and because of this, they can cause blockages which back up sewage, and then spill into the Rivers and Seas .\r\nWhen they end up on the foreshore, they break down into microplastic, and damage aquatic life, as well as the ecosystem.\r\nwet wipes have become one of the fastest growing causes of pollution\r\nWe use wipes now, from baby wipes, to face wipes, antibacterial wipes, and toilet wipes, and they’re seriously causing problems in our sewers. Water companies are continuously reporting that wet wipes are the cause of sewer blockages because they absorb the oil and grease that people discard down their sinks. \r\nSo what should we do with wet wipes, should we put them in landfill? Neither, given that most of them contain alcohol, cleaning agents, and artificial fragrances that can seep into groundwater","state":"rejected","signature_count":72,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-08-02T16:15:05.347Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:24:14.779Z","rejected_at":"2023-02-10T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-08-08T09:46:12.713Z","closed_at":"2023-02-08T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-08-02T16:19:41.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:24:13.332Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"environment","name":"Environment"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245246,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245246.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Exempt A and B roads in Wales from the proposed blanket 20mph speed limit","background":"A 20mph speed limit on A and B roads will increase congestion thus increasing pollution. Vehicles will also need to engage lower gears to comply with the limit, again increasing congestion. 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The ongoing impact of Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine are creating an unprecedented demand on already strained council services. We estimate a shortfall of £5million for 2022-23 and a further £20million for 2023-24. Our communities are struggling with the cost of living crisis and any increase in council tax must be avoided.","additional_details":"We require sufficient additional resources for the Council to continue to support our communities through these crises, maintain the essential services that people rely upon and to bring about long term improvements in the environmental, cultural, social and economic wellbeing of our residents. Without these monies, the only alternative is to cut jobs and services, undermining democratic accountability if services are lost to the private or third sectors and depleting reserves. After over a decade of austerity measures, there are no soft options left. The education of our children and young people, care and support for children and vulnerable people (including those who are homeless, refugees or asylum seekers), maintenance of the public realm and wider Council services will be degraded. Local government terms and conditions will fall further behind public and private sector comparators compounding the challenges of resourcing our organisation in a highly competitive labour market.","state":"completed","signature_count":1893,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-09-21T16:22:28.310Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T14:30:10.621Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-09-27T15:40:18.124Z","closed_at":"2023-02-05T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2023-07-02T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-09-21T19:07:31.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-09-28T14:57:11.000Z","referred_at":"2023-02-07T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T14:30:10.615Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"local-government","name":"Local Government"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245208,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245208.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Have all trains stop at every station on the Wales rail network.","background":"The current situation, especially during the busy rush hour/ commuter periods, where not all trains are obliged to stop at every station limits a person’s options when it comes to using public transportation for their daily commute.","additional_details":"The simple act of ensuring all trains stop at every station if requested in Wales would mean that more people could use the train, especially in more rural areas where public transport is already very limited. This would have many benefits, both to the individual and also to the wider community in Wales. The most obvious of which being the environmental benefits of having fewer people use their car, but would also include financial benefits to the individual as (currently at least) using public transport is much cheaper than filling a car with fuel.","state":"rejected","signature_count":28,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-06-29T15:51:30.772Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:27:03.406Z","rejected_at":"2023-02-05T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-08-03T22:23:23.921Z","closed_at":"2023-02-03T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-06-29T16:08:21.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:27:02.119Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"environment","name":"Environment"},{"code":"transport","name":"Transport"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245298,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245298.json"},"attributes":{"action":"We would like schools in Wrexham investigated for not ensuring that there is enough food at lunch","background":"There is a current issue in at least 2 schools in Wrexham that do not have adequate amounts of food available for pupils at lunch break. There are a proportion of students that are left without lunch or sometimes only having access to sugary snacks such as muffins or biscuits. No child should be hungry whilst trying to learn, nor should they be expected to concentrate at full potential with only sugar to keep them sustained. On further enquires this issue has been ongoing for a number of years.","additional_details":"A number of reports have suggested this issue has been ongoing for almost a decade. One school responded that this is the first they have heard of it, which is surprising since a lot of parents and children have the same complaint and have had for a number of years","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-10-19T14:28:45.929Z","updated_at":"2026-04-13T11:59:18.100Z","rejected_at":"2022-10-24T09:02:56.109Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2023-01-31T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-10-19T14:34:48.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-13T11:59:17.126Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"School meal provision in specific schools is a matter for the school and local authority.\r\n\r\nPetitions to the Senedd cannot concern an issue that is the operational responsibility of a local authority and, therefore, we are not able to accept a petition on this issue.\r\n\r\nYou could consider contacting the school governors or your local councillor about this matter instead.\r\n"},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":245232,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245232.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban the giving of Goldfish as prizes at fairs and carnivals in Wales","background":"Goldfish are living feeling animals and like any other pet they need looking after and thier needs properly met. Giving out a Goldfish as a prize to someone who isn't prepared for the process involved in looking after them is cruel.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":128,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-07-22T22:25:45.394Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:25:12.897Z","rejected_at":"2023-01-31T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-07-29T10:17:13.325Z","closed_at":"2023-01-29T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-07-22T23:16:21.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:25:12.067Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"animal-welfare","name":"Animal Welfare"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245235,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245235.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Recognise Teaching Assistants as an important asset to schools by raising wage","background":"Teaching Assistants (TA) are an extremely important part of the running of schools in Wales but are not currently recognised as this by our government when reflecting on the wage.\r\n\r\n","additional_details":"Without Teaching Assistants, schools wouldn't be able to cater to the high number of Special Educational Needs (SEN) students. They work hard and are discriminately underpaid for the work they do. A Teaching Assistant's role is demanding, and the workload they face in current times is massive. Duties include, but are not limited to, supporting SEN students (often on a one-to-one basis), teaching groups of children and sometimes even a whole class to cover teachers, lesson planning, organising extra curricular activities, making sure that every child reaches their full potential. Sadly, as the wage is so low, this is not a job many TAs can afford to keep, and a huge number of highly skilled TAs are being forced to find other jobs. This needs to change.\r\n","state":"completed","signature_count":1405,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-07-24T20:33:47.995Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T13:56:42.196Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-07-29T09:37:55.222Z","closed_at":"2023-01-29T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2025-06-29T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-07-25T05:17:01.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-08-03T06:28:51.000Z","referred_at":"2023-01-31T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T13:56:42.158Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"education","name":"Education"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245233,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245233.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban plastic plants in Wales","background":"The proliferation of plastics in the natural environment has long been recognised as source of concern. \r\nRecently supermarkets have began selling plastic grasses, flowers, hedges and even trees.\r\nAs these products age, through weathering and UV radiation, they will inevitably begin to break down into micro-plastics which are able to enter water courses, infiltrate ecosystems, and even the organisms themselves.\r\n\r\nI propose that the Senedd ban these polluting, unnecessary products.","additional_details":"Chemical analysis of artificial turf conducted at Yale University found 96 chemicals, 20 percent of them probable carcinogens. In addition, artificial turf contains highly toxic PFAS or “forever chemicals” linked to lower childhood immunity, endocrine disruption and cancer. Children are especially vulnerable to inhalation, ingestion and dermal absorption, as they are lower to the ground and breathe more quickly.\r\n\r\nhttps://environmentaldefence.ca/2022/03/31/plastic-grass-isnt-green-the-problem-with-artificial-turf/\r\n\r\nhttps://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/microplastics\r\n\r\nhttps://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/abs/10.1098/rspb.2021.2077\r\n\r\nhttps://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/microplastic-pollution-rivers-uk-wales-15936633\r\n\r\nhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31234003/","state":"rejected","signature_count":33,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-07-23T13:33:42.956Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:25:04.195Z","rejected_at":"2023-01-31T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-07-29T11:29:31.794Z","closed_at":"2023-01-29T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-07-23T13:52:31.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:25:03.269Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"environment","name":"Environment"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245240,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245240.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make the Mabinogion compulsory reading in primary/secondary schools.","background":"I have never read one text about or from Wales in primary or secondary school, I feel I missed out on a lot of my country's mythology but not having lessons about this text in English or Welsh lessons. As one of the most foundational texts of Wales, I feel we all owe it to ourselves as the Welsh people to know and appreciate this book.","additional_details":"The books I studied in secondary school were Of Mice and Men, Heroes, The Mayor of Casterbridge and A Streetcar Named Desire. While I appreciate these texts greatly, myself and many of my peers questioned why we learn about texts and themes not relevant to Wales. This is why I believe we should study The Mabinogion.","state":"rejected","signature_count":45,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-07-27T13:37:53.653Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:24:30.688Z","rejected_at":"2023-01-29T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-07-28T09:22:32.410Z","closed_at":"2023-01-27T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-07-27T13:57:51.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:24:29.683Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"children-and-young-people","name":"Children and Young People"},{"code":"education","name":"Education"},{"code":"welsh-language","name":"Welsh Language"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245229,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245229.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make all schools in Wales Welsh medium schools","background":"In the past, the education system banned speaking Welsh in schools and harsh measures including the Welsh Not and physical punishment were used to enforce this. Today English is still the main language used in schools. By making all schools Welsh medium we can increase the level of Welsh speakers, combat negative ideology about the language and reach the goal for a million speakers much faster. Children in Welsh medium education become proficient in both Welsh and English.","additional_details":"Almost everyone I know hated Welsh in school because of negative stereotypes, generations trauma and non-efficient boring teaching methods used in schools. However, the same people later regret not learning Welsh when they had the chance as it is extremely useful in the workplace and is our most direct link to our culture. Learning any language is more difficult as an adult. By giving all students Welsh medium schools, and ensuring students become bilingual Welsh students can keep the option of pursuing further or higher education in either language whilst holding a deeper connection to their heritage and culture. This is Cymru, we should speak Cymraeg. \r\n","state":"rejected","signature_count":11,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-07-17T11:09:37.341Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:25:39.665Z","rejected_at":"2023-01-28T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-07-26T11:39:03.061Z","closed_at":"2023-01-26T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-07-17T11:16:31.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:25:38.627Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"children-and-young-people","name":"Children and Young People"},{"code":"education","name":"Education"},{"code":"welsh-language","name":"Welsh Language"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245325,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245325.json"},"attributes":{"action":"We request that the Welsh Government purchase St David’s Hall as a national resource for Wales.","background":"This is a heartfelt plea to prevent the loss of a vital cultural resource to the people of Wales; We call upon the Welsh Government to step in.","additional_details":"A transfer of management of The National Concert Hall of Wales to a commercial organisation would risk this vital and vibrant resource for the community and cultural life of Cardiff inevitably leading to impacts on the wider creative infrastructure of Wales.\r\nThe venue hosts over 330 performances per year, many of national and international profile, attracting attendees from every postcode in Wales as well as the highest percentage of English visitors of all Welsh venues.\r\nIt is the only purpose-built orchestral concert hall in the country able to host a full symphony orchestra. It is the home of Cardiff Singer of the World, National Orchestra of Wales, and the world class International Concert Series-alongside a varied cultural offering including ballet, pop/rock music, comedians, jazz and folk.\r\nThe venue delivers to all ages the opportunities for creative participation and engagement, representing a invaluable community and learning resource for the people of Cardiff and whole of Wales","state":"completed","signature_count":3575,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-11-25T16:29:53.581Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T13:43:00.386Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-11-28T16:48:58.020Z","closed_at":"2023-01-23T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-11-25T17:21:48.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-11-28T21:09:18.000Z","referred_at":"2023-01-25T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T13:43:00.383Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"culture","name":"Culture"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245227,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245227.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Rename Wales to her original name, Cymru.","background":"Wales was the name imposed on Wales. 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Previous experience suggests that outsourcing does not benefit staff, quality of service or the taxpayer.\r\n\r\nWe call on the Welsh Government to stop this process and keep Plas Menai in the public sector.","additional_details":"Plas Menai offers a range of courses, activity days and personal tuition in outdoor pursuits like sailing, windsurfing and mountain biking. For 40 years, it has made a major contribution to the outdoor activities sector in Wales, providing essential skills to individuals and groups.  The reach of those who have worked in, and trained at, the Centre stretches across Europe and the world, which is testament to the Centre’s emphasis on providing the highest quality instruction and learning.\r\n\r\nPlas Menai’s dedicated and highly skilled staff would be happy for Sport Wales to seek ways of improving the Centre and even to make use of external expertise in doing so. But they do not want this unique facility – and their own jobs – to be handed over to a new provider, which could put profit ahead of any commitment to public service and fair employment practices. 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A safe route has been demanded for decades with no actions taken. The area has been part of the pilot for 20 MPH with the benefits to the environment pointed out as mitigation. However, there is no safe option to travel this route other than in a vehicle.","additional_details":"Developing a footway and cycle route would: \r\n•\tIncrease the uptake of walking, cycling and wheeling by pupils, commuters, local residents, and leisure users of the route\r\n•\t improve safety and security of vulnerable users\r\n•\tGet people out of their vehicles by providing an alternative to a private car, which has the potential to reduce the adverse impacts on environment\r\n•\tImprove health and well-being of residents\r\n•\tTo contribute into the creation of a comprehensive and coherent Active Travel Network in Caldicot, Rogiet, Undy and Magor\r\n\r\nRecent public consultations found overwhelming support for a footway/ cycleway, many could not believe they were being consulted again, after they had supported it at previous public meetings in decades past. We ask that Welsh Government provide funding to commence work on the route as soon as possible.","state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-09-20T15:13:52.418Z","updated_at":"2026-04-13T12:21:51.953Z","rejected_at":"2022-09-27T16:10:05.377Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2022-12-31T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-09-20T16:03:01.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-13T12:21:48.518Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Petitions to the Senedd cannot concern an issue that is the operational responsibility of a local authority and, therefore, we are not able to accept a petition on this issue.\r\n\r\nActive travel routes are developed by local authorities, and submitted for Welsh Government funding. The local authority have identified this route as one to be developed in the future. For further information: https://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/local-active-travel-routes/ \r\n\r\nYou could consider contacting your local council or your local representatives about this matter instead.\r\n"},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":245272,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245272.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Freeze rents in Wales to help with the cost-of-living crisis","background":"Rents in Wales have risen by close to 14% in the last year, the biggest increase in the whole of the UK outside of London. With energy bills doubling in a year, fuel prices sky-rocketing and inflation leading to increases in the prices of everyday goods, Welsh tenants are facing the brunt of the crisis. The Scottish Government has announced a rent freeze which will be in place until March 2023 in order to help tenants through the cost-of-living crisis. The Welsh Government should follow suit.","additional_details":"Freezing rents wouldn't be costly to the Welsh Government and would help to give peace of mind to hundreds of thousands of tenants across Wales. It would help to give them security of tenancy as landlords will not be able to impose higher rents at the end of a tenancy agreement. \r\n\r\nIt is vital that the Welsh Government is on the side of tenants during such a hugely debilitating cost-of-living crisis. The decision of the Scottish Government to freeze rents shows what is possible in Wales.","state":"rejected","signature_count":27,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-09-06T16:53:51.134Z","updated_at":"2026-04-13T12:22:15.392Z","rejected_at":"2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-09-20T10:59:05.138Z","closed_at":"2022-12-30T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-09-06T16:59:11.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-13T12:21:59.832Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"communities-and-housing","name":"Communities and Housing"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245202,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245202.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow exemptions to the 182-day occupancy rule to reduce harm to real Welsh self-catering businesses","background":"The Trade Associations that represent genuine self-catering businesses in Wales (Wales Tourism Alliance, UK Hospitality Cymru and PASC UK Wales Branch) will meet Welsh Government with a view to agreeing mitigation measures to reduce the harm that the introduction of the 182-day occupancy rule will cause real Welsh-owned self-catering businesses. These are not second homes or casual lets.  Over 30% of these businesses have said that they will have to close or sell without these exemptions.","additional_details":"The Body of Evidence of harm: https://www.pascuk.co.uk/wales-182-days-reports/\r\n\r\n KEY ASKS\r\n\r\n- The day count not to start from April 22, ie retrospectively. \r\n- An appeal process \r\n\r\nEXEMPTIONS\r\n\r\n- Lets limited by planning permission\r\n- Lets that lie within the curtilage of a primary residence\r\n- Multiple units on one site can average occupancy across the units.\r\n- Where the units are not housing stock withdrawn from the market but can be proved through recorded planning and building control that they have been created from vacant commercial or agricultural buildings or farm diversification.\r\n- The property is run by a charity\r\n- Weeks given by owners to charities should count towards days let.\r\n- If your short-let business is VAT rated\r\n- Review of 182 days if Wales officially goes into recession, pandemics or forced local closure.\r\n- Period of grace for new business entrants\r\n\r\nDISPENSATION\r\n\r\nAccount taken of days to carry out repairs/property improvements or for ill-health or caring responsibilities","state":"completed","signature_count":1750,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-06-23T13:32:46.290Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T10:30:19.902Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-06-28T11:37:18.549Z","closed_at":"2022-12-28T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2023-07-02T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-06-23T19:03:41.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-06-28T18:46:01.000Z","referred_at":"2022-12-30T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T10:30:19.895Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"economy-and-finance","name":"Business, Economy and Finance"},{"code":"communities-and-housing","name":"Communities and Housing"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245201,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245201.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Increase the threshold for Small Business Rate Relief to come in line with England and Scotland.","background":"Currently, the threshold for Small Business Rate relief in Wales is £6000. This means that any rateable property over £6000 is eligible to pay Business rates. In England the threshold is £12,000 and Scotland is £15,000.","additional_details":"Businesses are currently eligible to receive a 50% discount on their business rates. With the current discount, the costs are really hitting business hard. However, in April the discount ends and a business with a rateable value of £6000 will have to pay 100% of their business rates. This will cripple business. \r\n\r\nExample - A business with a rateable value of £8800 in Wales will next year have to pay approximately £2200 in business rates to their local council. Whilst in England and Scotland a business of this rateable value would not have to pay any business rates.\r\n\r\nIn the interest of fairness and support for all business, the threshold in Wales should be increased to at least £12,000, similar to our neighbour - England.\r\n\r\nThe high street and all businesses are already struggling. The increased charges from April 2023 will be the final nail in the coffin of small businesses, and will impact the economy as a whole.","state":"rejected","signature_count":50,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-06-22T19:12:43.059Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:27:20.427Z","rejected_at":"2022-12-29T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-06-27T15:23:59.574Z","closed_at":"2022-12-27T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-06-22T19:18:41.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:27:19.533Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"economy-and-finance","name":"Business, Economy and Finance"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245199,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245199.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban the sale of single use vapes","background":"Single use disposable items have a large environmental impact.\r\n\r\nThe single use vapes tend to use rare metals in their batteries as well as their electronic control systems.\r\n\r\nThese items also add a lot in terms of litter when they are discarded.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":28,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-06-22T14:02:21.885Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:27:29.419Z","rejected_at":"2022-12-29T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-06-27T15:26:00.204Z","closed_at":"2022-12-27T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-06-22T14:28:51.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:27:27.771Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"environment","name":"Environment"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245196,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245196.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Issue guidance to all schools ensuring children can choose to wear knee-length shorts in the summer ","background":"Many schools, especially secondary schools, prohibit the use of shorts, which leads to student discomfort and lack of progress in lessons.\r\n\r\nOur proposal of allowing smart, knee-length shorts would reduce the discomfort faced by students in the summer months, without the privacy issues typically quoted by schools.","additional_details":"\r\n\r\n","state":"rejected","signature_count":93,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-06-17T15:35:02.860Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:30:45.396Z","rejected_at":"2022-12-26T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-06-24T15:29:14.521Z","closed_at":"2022-12-24T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-06-17T15:38:01.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:30:43.753Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"education","name":"Education"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245192,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245192.json"},"attributes":{"action":"To help improve water quality in the River Usk by upgrading sewage systems in the Usk valley.","background":"The River Usk is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation. Yet water quality in the River Usk is such that 88% of its water bodies are failing to meet their targets. Improvement targets could be set. (For example: 50% by the end of 2023, 25% by 2024 & so on). Salmon, sea trout and eels are all seriously on the decline. Ranunculus weed growth in the river has virtually disappeared. People who wild swim in the river are at risk of picking up infections.","additional_details":"Yet what is happening to help prevent this decline? Welsh Water is a not for profit organization and has been for 20 years. Without the need to pay dividends to shareholders, such funds could have been invested into upgrading sewage systems throughout Wales. It is ironic that water from the River Usk is pumped from Prioress Mill to Llandegfedd Reservoir for consumption in South Wales. Natural Resources Wales is meant to enforce water quality standards, but it is widely perceived as ineffective. Agricultural pollution and soil run off are also significant parts of the problem. Climate change with increased droughts and flooding also causes complications.  The Well-being of Future Generations Wales Act 2015 is meant to help the natural environment for future generations, but this is clearly not happening. We call on the Senedd to ensure that Welsh Water invests sufficient funds to upgrade sewage treatment systems in the Usk valley to help the River Usk to return to its former glory.","state":"completed","signature_count":1612,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-06-10T09:03:37.823Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T10:31:01.275Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-06-24T15:13:04.921Z","closed_at":"2022-12-24T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-06-10T09:42:11.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-06-25T09:59:01.000Z","referred_at":"2022-12-26T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T10:31:01.198Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"environment","name":"Environment"},{"code":"marine","name":"Marine and Fisheries"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245194,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245194.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Exert Welsh interests and defend international law against EdF-Hinkley fish-kill in Severn Estuary","background":"We call on the Welsh Government to urgently approach Westminster’s George Eustice over England’s regulators blatantly disregarding the ‘no harm principle’ in relation to the Marine Protected Area (MPA) status of the Severn Estuary. This relates to permitting the dumping of Hinkley sediments and solid materials into the Severn and continuing the licence for Hinkley’s seawater cooling system which kills fish and juveniles on a massive scale with significant ecological damage.","additional_details":"Stewardship of the Severn MPA is shared between Welsh and English authorities so the Welsh Gov. needs to press England’s regulators to comply. The MPA was jointly-designated in 2018 under the international OSPAR Commission. The Welsh National Marine Plan (NMP) prevents harm to fish and further dumping of capital dredgings on the Welsh side of the Estuary.\r\n\r\nThe Hinkley report to Wales’ First Minister said Hinkley Point C power station should use a land-based cooling system.\r\n\r\n●      \tWe call on the Welsh Government to follow this expert advice and challenge George Eustice to instruct England’s regulators to uphold the MPA status of the Severn Estuary and adhere to jointly agreed policies on protection and management of activities in the MPA.\r\n\r\n●      \tThese common policies should develop and include the no-harm principle as in the Welsh NMP, which would include no waste dumping and ending the Hinkley cooling water intake that is estimated to kill ½ million fish each day of its 60yr life.","state":"completed","signature_count":565,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-06-14T09:43:13.469Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T10:35:00.522Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-06-22T14:55:54.909Z","closed_at":"2022-12-22T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2023-01-09T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-06-18T06:16:41.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-06-28T12:58:51.000Z","referred_at":"2022-12-24T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T10:35:00.518Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"energy","name":"Energy"},{"code":"environment","name":"Environment"},{"code":"marine","name":"Marine and Fisheries"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245191,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245191.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Introduce a regular direct bus service to the National Botanic Garden of Wales from Abergavenny etc.","background":"We need to encourage people out of their cars to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. The National Botanic Gardens is a Welsh icon and should be made easier to visit by citizens and tourists alike.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":46,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-06-09T20:50:52.262Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:32:48.739Z","rejected_at":"2022-12-16T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-06-14T10:47:32.554Z","closed_at":"2022-12-14T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-06-10T17:50:21.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:32:47.175Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"culture","name":"Culture"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245189,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245189.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Protect Mynydd Eglwysilan and Cefn Eglwysilan","background":"We call on the Welsh Government to formally recognise the archaeological, historic and prehistoric environment of Eglwysilan.  \r\nThere is a wealth of important sites that date back at least to the bronze age including \"prehistoric\" burial cysts and ancient rock art. There's also a major settlement and large zodiac map marked out with major stones.\r\nThe concern is that the proposed wind farm will cause irreparable damage.","additional_details":"The famous dykes are scheduled and threatened to be cut through by the power cables and/or roads that will be required. \r\nStanding and recumbent stones with significant neolithic rock art and ancient cup marks. There are others that also need recording.  Their locations and relation to each other are of vital importance and is at huge risk from the roads and platforms that will be needed to deliver and erect the proposed wind turbines.\r\nLink to read more about the \"cairn field\"-  https://coflein.gov.uk/en/site/94677?term=eglwysilan\r\nLink to one of the many standing stones.  https://coflein.gov.uk/en/site/91889?term=eglwysilan&pg=2\r\nResearch is only beginning to map all of the standing stones to explore them forming a \"star map\" that will be of international significance.  Moving or disturbing the stones will be a disaster that cannot be repaired.\r\nThis \"long hut\" https://coflein.gov.uk/en/site/528312?term=eglwysilan&pg=2 is one of many pieces of evidence to suggest a major settlement.\r\nAlso an ancient church and monastery.","state":"completed","signature_count":719,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-06-05T17:26:51.431Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T10:29:49.684Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-06-08T10:15:01.723Z","closed_at":"2022-12-08T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2023-01-09T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-06-05T18:10:11.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-06-10T21:04:01.000Z","referred_at":"2022-12-10T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T10:29:49.680Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"culture","name":"Culture"},{"code":"planning","name":"Planning"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245183,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245183.json"},"attributes":{"action":"The Welsh Government should hold a referendum before expanding the size of the Senedd.","background":"Welsh Labour in a cooperation agreement with Plaid Cymru are proposing to increase the numbers of Members of the Senedd from 60 to 96. Neither party laid out this number in their manifestos in recent elections. The people of Wales should be asked via a referendum if they want to expand the Senedd, as this proposal will lead to a lack of proportionality in representation. Public services and the NHS in Wales are suffering badly and this should not be the Welsh Government’s priority costing Welsh tax payers millions.","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":1633,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-05-25T18:52:17.879Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T09:52:36.118Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-05-30T13:34:58.311Z","closed_at":"2022-11-30T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2023-01-09T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-25T20:32:51.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-30T18:54:01.000Z","referred_at":"2022-12-02T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T09:52:36.115Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"constitution","name":"Constitution"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245187,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245187.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Introduce the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system for the 2026 Senedd elections.","background":"It is proposed to increase the number of Senedd Members from 60 to 96, for the next elections in 2026, by pairing the planned 32 Westminster constituencies into 16 'super constituencies' each electing 6 Senedd Members. \r\n\r\nWith voters being offered party lists rather than a free choice of who to vote for. This risks both alienating people from the electoral process and undermining devolution itself.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":67,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-05-31T12:00:50.641Z","updated_at":"2026-05-22T13:28:28.534Z","rejected_at":"2022-12-02T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-06-01T11:38:43.794Z","closed_at":"2022-11-30T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-31T12:08:31.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:33:01.623Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"constitution","name":"Constitution"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245185,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245185.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Reject the proposed use of Closed Party Lists in future Senedd elections","background":"Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru have put forward changes to the voting system in Wales in the form of Closed Party Lists. While more proportional than the existing voting method, voters will no longer be able to endorse or reject individual candidates. This restricts voter choice and gifts parties a blank cheque on candidates they put forward.","additional_details":"https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/extra-36-new-senedd-members-23912487.amp","state":"rejected","signature_count":24,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-05-29T11:20:40.551Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:33:46.360Z","rejected_at":"2022-12-02T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-05-30T16:33:45.715Z","closed_at":"2022-11-30T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-29T16:21:11.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:33:44.096Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"constitution","name":"Constitution"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245276,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245276.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban the Sale and Use of Plastic Lawns","background":"Microplastic residues have been found on our highest mountains; in our food & water supplies; in the air we breathe and inside our bodies. \r\n\r\nPlastic Lawns;No Wildlife Benefits, Adds to Flooding, Solar heat risk, microplastics which enter our waterways, poorly recycled. \r\n\r\nWe have a great opportunity under The Environmental Protection (single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) to remove the Single-use element, allowing Ministers to ban any unnecessary and polluting plastic product.","additional_details":"A simple change could also make sure future environmental disasters are avoided and give ministers a chance to protect Wales from plastics and the planet from additional pollution.\r\n\r\nA 2015 study found that twice as much fossil energy is burned for plastic production as is contained in the plastic itself.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2022/august/artificial-grass-controversy-campaigners-call-taxes-bans.html\r\n\r\nArtificial greenery is 'suffocating' wildlife and adding to plastic pollution, conservationists warn - \r\nhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/environment/2021/01/15/ban-horrible-plastic-hedges-say-tv-naturalists/\r\n\r\nhttps://lawnassociation.org.uk/the-horrific-truths-about-artificial-grass/","state":"rejected","signature_count":4,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-09-21T14:06:01.755Z","updated_at":"2026-04-13T12:21:44.267Z","rejected_at":"2022-10-18T10:48:19.934Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2022-11-30T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-09-21T15:54:41.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-13T12:21:42.042Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"withdrawn","details":""},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"environment","name":"Environment"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245181,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245181.json"},"attributes":{"action":"The Welsh Government should commit to the adoption of the maintenance of new housing estates by local authorities","background":"The residents of the Mill, a new estate in Canton, Cardiff are having to pay an annual fee of £102 for the maintenance of a park bordering the estate. This payment must be made alongside other maintenance payments covering the unadopted highways, green spaces etc. Residents also must pay the full council tax required. Residents are not provided with a detailed breakdown of the costs of the park, just a notice to say they must pay the fee.","additional_details":"The Mill was regarded as a good example of Welsh Government policy due to its status as a mixed tenure estate including affordable housing alongside freehold purchasing – therefore with the current cost of living crisis we believe that the Welsh Government should support residents on estates like The Mill by encouraging and facilitating the adoption of maintenance by local authorities and to remove these punitive charges.","state":"completed","signature_count":267,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-05-23T16:27:42.975Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T10:30:10.073Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-05-24T15:16:26.031Z","closed_at":"2022-11-24T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-23T16:43:01.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-28T12:51:51.000Z","referred_at":"2022-11-26T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":"2025-09-17","debate_outcome_at":"2025-09-18T14:51:07.548Z","archived_at":"2026-04-24T10:30:10.011Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":{"debated_on":"2025-09-17","transcript_url":"https://record.senedd.wales/Plenary/15362#A99637","video_url":"https://www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Archive/e44b71db-ddce-4ab3-9188-6786283505ea?autostart=True","debate_pack_url":"https://business.senedd.wales/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=40256","overview":"The petition was debated by the Senedd in Plenary on 17 September 2025."},"topics":[{"code":"communities-and-housing","name":"Communities and Housing"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245179,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245179.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Abolish Board Examinations in education","background":"Examinations in schools and colleges often lead to students experiencing a lot of stress due to the pressure to revise and succeed. This can cause mental health problems. People should not be forced through pages of useless questions to get a job based on a letter or a number. We are more than just numbers and letters.","additional_details":"\r\nPeople should get jobs based on their ability to do the job rather than an examination result. Theory based education does not work and testing people on pen and paper doesn't work. Practical based education must be the way forward so that students can learn about the specific workplace they want to be in. Students should be assessed practically on what they can and cannot do to better help them get a job rather than put them through stress and anxiety trying to remember useless information.\r\nAbolish all examinations!\r\n\r\n\r\n","state":"rejected","signature_count":11,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-05-18T20:52:28.070Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:33:58.281Z","rejected_at":"2022-11-26T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-05-24T10:50:44.260Z","closed_at":"2022-11-24T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-18T23:30:01.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:33:56.412Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"children-and-young-people","name":"Children and Young People"},{"code":"education","name":"Education"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245178,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245178.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Let Lena, Anna, Vika, Alexi & Ryta keep their pets!","background":"This Ukrainian family have arrived in Wales to seek refuge from the diabolical acts taking place in their country. They have brought their pets with them from Ukraine. The Welsh Government won’t allow them to keep their pets if they seek refuge in Wales. They are considering the prospect of returning to Ukraine rather than live without their pets. In Wales and the UK pets are considered part of the family. This family have been through enough, please don't separate them from their pets.\r\nhttps://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/ukrainian-family-considering-going-home-23979213\r\nPlease don't be cruel.\r\n\r\n","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":13,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-05-17T15:27:21.152Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:36:36.371Z","rejected_at":"2022-11-25T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-05-23T20:26:15.474Z","closed_at":"2022-11-23T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-17T15:35:01.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:35:20.695Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"animal-welfare","name":"Animal Welfare"},{"code":"children-and-young-people","name":"Children and Young People"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245176,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245176.json"},"attributes":{"action":"More protection for ancient & veteran trees in Wales. \r\nOld Trees can be relocated. Stop The Chop","background":"1960's tree felling laws are out of date. Current planning policy allows for the chopping down of ancient & veteran trees. \r\nWe call on the Welsh Government to amend Planning Policy in relation to Tree Protection Orders (TPO’s).  More protection is required, the  laws are far too relaxed. \r\n\r\nPlanning policies for both small & large-scale developments allow property developers/land owners to apply for a Tree Felling Licence via Natural Resources Wales.\r\n\r\nStop The Chop of ancient & veteran trees.","additional_details":"Additional Information:\r\nReference Videos on how to move a tree without felling it: - \r\n\r\n- How to Transplant and Move Large Trees Featuring an Air Tool: \r\nhttps://youtu.be/rMIbv6cdAsk  \r\n\r\nTree Moving Machine: \r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/9TtzQtVga7Y\r\n\r\nWhat does it cost to move a Large Tree: \r\n\r\nhttps://www.greerbros.com/greerblog/cost-to-move-a-large-tree  \r\n\r\nWhy allow for an Ancient or Veteran Tree to be felled? It is simple, instead of felling relocate the tree. Therefore, planning policy should be amended to the following extent:  \r\n“No felling of Ancient / Veteran Trees, all developers must uproot and move the trees to a very close by location”.\r\nThis in turn would not only save the trees but in addition create jobs throughout Wales.\r\n\r\nSave ancient and veteran trees.\r\nStop the Chop!\r\n\r\n","state":"completed","signature_count":480,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-05-15T17:17:57.981Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T10:32:57.965Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-05-20T14:30:38.456Z","closed_at":"2022-11-20T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2023-07-02T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-15T18:21:31.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-22T19:33:21.000Z","referred_at":"2022-11-22T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T10:32:57.960Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"agriculture","name":"Agriculture Forestry and Food"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245301,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245301.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Stop Welsh Government attending world cup in Qatar","background":"The human rights record of the Qatar government in regards to homosexuals and immigrant workers is appalling. Mark Drakeford and other Welsh ministers are attending the World Cup on a freebie. They should not attend to make a stand against the draconian Qatar government and make a stand. Do not attend and support and give any recognition.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":25,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-10-29T12:21:08.348Z","updated_at":"2026-04-13T11:59:06.214Z","rejected_at":"2022-11-22T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-10-31T11:01:30.429Z","closed_at":"2022-11-20T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-10-29T13:06:58.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-13T11:59:05.422Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"equality","name":"Equality and Human Rights"},{"code":"sport","name":"Sport"},{"code":"trade","name":"Trade"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245171,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245171.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Reject proposed 36 extra Members of the Senedd by 2026.","background":"Labour and Plaid Cymru propose to extend the present 60 MS to 96 members by 2026. This is a waste of more public money where it can be better used on public services, such as better funding for local councils. With the ongoing cost of living crisis this will result in more waste of public money with the cost of employing 36 members and support staff. I think a vote on this by the Welsh people would be a better idea of democracy at work.\r\n","additional_details":"With cost of living affecting people across society I find the proposal of the extra 36 abhorrent. Public money should be spent on care, councils, supporting local economies and helping people across the whole of Wales.\r\nThe people deserve a voice on this issue, and I can only hope enough sign to bring enough pressure to reconsider their plans and think of the people of Wales.\r\n\r\n","state":"completed","signature_count":760,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-05-10T21:26:56.524Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T10:43:42.124Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-05-12T15:51:53.283Z","closed_at":"2022-11-12T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2022-12-05T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-10T21:34:31.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-18T11:32:31.000Z","referred_at":"2022-11-14T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T10:43:42.120Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"constitution","name":"Constitution"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245169,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245169.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ensure archaeologists survey all large works that disturb the earth\r\n","background":"When large construction is planned for any constituency within Wales, no construction company is obligated to work with archeologists to survey the land for possible signs of historical significance. I feel this needs to be addressed if we are to learn from our history which helps piece together our heritage and identity.","additional_details":"After seeing the large bypass road being built near Caernarfon, an area which is of significant importance in relation to iron age remains at Yr Eifl and Dinas Dinlle, tonnes of soil and thousands of stones which were once built by farmers were displaced by construction workers who had no background in archaeology nor with history degrees. 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People in England will be able to purchase their rented council homes as Boris Johnson is reviving this programme.","additional_details":"The cost of living is high and it is hard to access a mortgage and climb the property ladder. It is important that the government can support people with different finance initiatives. \r\nThe right to buy scheme was abolished in Wales in 2019. However, I believe it should be brought back. Many people like myself who rent their homes from the local council have spent thousands of pounds giving these properties a makeover. When we moved into our property it was new but we had to furnish it apart from the kitchen cupboards. It has a sentimental value for us and would be hard to move somewhere else. We really wish to become homeowners, but unfortunately many supportive buying programmes have been abolished like rent to buy or right to buy. To access a mortgage the level of household income should be around 45 to 50,000 pounds. A regular family cannot achieve this. Please support the reintroduction of this scheme. Thank you.","state":"rejected","signature_count":40,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-05-04T07:50:35.726Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:37:07.078Z","rejected_at":"2022-11-08T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-05-06T15:12:18.289Z","closed_at":"2022-11-06T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-04T21:53:31.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:37:06.098Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":245161,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245161.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban sales of human remains without proof of consent and repatriate the remains of those who did not","background":"Human remains are being sold to private collectors within Wales. These sales are legal, regardless of whether the person whose body it is consented. Many claim they are ethically sourced from medical suppliers, however many remains in medical collections come from racialised people who died in conflicts related to colonialism, or were graverobbed. In neither case would they have consented to being bought and sold today. Private collectors shouldn't be able to own the bodies of racialised people.","additional_details":"https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/when-museums-rushed-fill-their-rooms-bones-180958424/\r\nhttps://www.livescience.com/human-bone-trade-facebook.html\r\nhttps://www.wired.com/2007/11/ff-bones/\r\nhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2021/10/09/tiktok-jonsbones-human-remains-wall-spines/\r\nhttps://historycollection.com/10-bone-chilling-facts-about-the-skeleton-trade/9/\r\nhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/14/aboriginal-bones-being-returned-australia\r\nhttps://www.museumofbritishcolonialism.org/ourblog/2020/11/17/the-colonial-origins-of-medical-teaching-skeletons","state":"rejected","signature_count":14,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-04-27T14:38:30.911Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:41:26.683Z","rejected_at":"2022-11-07T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-05-05T13:22:06.179Z","closed_at":"2022-11-05T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-28T11:16:01.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:41:25.364Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"culture","name":"Culture"},{"code":"equality","name":"Equality and Human Rights"},{"code":"trade","name":"Trade"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245164,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245164.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Create a National Public Transport Card / App","background":"Create a unified App or Transport card for use on all public transport throughout Wales. This should function like London's Oyster Card , where it's a simple tap or scan that allows easy use of all busses, trains, trams, etc across Wales, regardless of the company running it.","additional_details":"It will improve the public transport system by making it far more accessible, quicker, and efficient for both riders and those running the services. This would be especially useful for riders who currently use several forms of public transport or buy tickets from multiple bus companies to commute to a location.\r\n\r\n","state":"rejected","signature_count":18,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-04-29T15:20:23.188Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:37:14.772Z","rejected_at":"2022-11-05T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-05-03T15:55:49.660Z","closed_at":"2022-11-03T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-29T17:17:01.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:37:12.435Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"transport","name":"Transport"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245243,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245243.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Insulate all Welsh homes against both the heat and the cold...introduce grants that are open to all!","background":"With energy prices sky rocketing and millions of Welsh families facing extreme fuel poverty, its time to introduce grants, open to all, which would allow all the people of Wales to properly insulate their homes against both the heat and the cold.\r\nIt is shocking that Wales has some of the worst insulated homes in the whole of Europe. A grant of 25to50% towards the cost of insulating properties would encourage people to invest in making their homes more energy efficient and reduce their emissions","additional_details":"Years of underinvestment in properly insulating Welsh homes has led to the situation where people are vulnerable to energy price rises.\r\nThat's why we are calling for emergency grants that are available to all so households facing the prospect of cold and damp homes this winter can pay for simple insulation measures. We need a Green New Deal open to homeowners, landlords and councils which will ensure homes are warm and comfortable, reduce carbon emissions and create thousands of green jobs.\r\nEverybody has the right to a warm home, yet this year could see millions of Welsh people having to choose between heating their homes or eating...this simply cannot be allowed to happen!\r\nInsulation is one of the most efficient ways to save energy since it keeps you warm in the winter and cool in the summer.\r\nThe energy companies, who are making billions of profit when so many are fearful about keeping warm this winter, should use their profits to pay for an emergency national insulation programme.","state":"completed","signature_count":279,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-07-30T09:43:05.837Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T15:29:15.545Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-08-03T13:37:01.109Z","closed_at":"2022-11-01T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2026-04-24T15:29:11.092Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-07-30T23:19:11.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-11-01T06:36:28.000Z","referred_at":"2022-11-03T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T15:29:15.542Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"energy","name":"Energy"}]}}]}