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It's a great way to express your national pride and passion for Wales. If Wales qualify in the World Cup, some matches will be played during the school day, and it's important to ensure Welsh children can support their team. Schools experience a huge amount of stress dealing and supporting students with social, digital or challenges in the classroom. Coming together to support Wales can be a positive experience. Women, men and children naturally rejoice despite differences when Wales play.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":11,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-05-30T16:55:00.976Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:33:38.431Z","rejected_at":"2022-10-26T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-06-01T09:39:07.828Z","closed_at":"2022-10-25T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-30T16:57:11.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:33:22.492Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"sport","name":"Sport"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245153,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245153.json"},"attributes":{"action":"To review the emergency temporary housing policy which impacts our communities.","background":"The community of Thomastown in Tonyrefail have suffered due to a B&B in the heart of their community being used by the local authority as emergency temporary accommodation. Although the local authority has maintained that the persons placed here are risk assessed, the community has suffered from anti social behaviour, threats, violence and drug dealing. The community feels let down by the local authority and would like a review of the procedures that are in place to stop this happening again.\r\n\r\n\r\n","additional_details":"The local authority has placed homeless people there who have just been released from prison. The community has fought for many years for the council to stop using the B&B for ex prisoners. Local people have witnessed many incidents of anti social behaviour over the years, which deeply concern the community and impact negatively on their lives.\r\nThere is also no appropriate security in place and no support network for the residents.\r\nThe community does not want this to happen again and call for a full review on the procedures and policies of placing homeless people into emergency temporary accommodation in communities without the proper support being put in place to support the residents placed there by the local authority.\r\n","state":"completed","signature_count":306,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-04-13T22:58:01.223Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T10:45:32.076Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-04-22T08:23:57.978Z","closed_at":"2022-10-22T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2023-06-04T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-14T07:35:41.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-24T22:23:11.000Z","referred_at":"2022-10-23T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T10:45:32.070Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"communities-and-housing","name":"Communities and Housing"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245252,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245252.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Take immediate action to end sexual harassment in ALL Welsh schools, not just secondary schools","background":"The recent Senedd inquiry into sexual harassment in secondary schools has shown the scale of the problem, particularly for girls. The evidence shows that harassment is also rife in primary schools and colleges, and the report recommends further reviews. We can’t wait for yet more inquiries before taking action. The Welsh Government must ensure that the actions taken from the report are immediately extended to cover all settings, keeping learners safe from sexual harassment throughout education.","additional_details":"The July 2022 report ‘Everybody’s affected: Peer on peer sexual harassment among learners’ from the Children, Young People and Education Committee and the Estyn report ‘We don’t tell our teachers’ from December 2021 have both shown the size and scale of the problem of sexual harassment in schools, particularly facing girls.\r\n\r\nThe evidence showed that this doesn’t only happen in secondary schools, it begins in primary, and follows young women and girls into further education and beyond. The committee recommended that the Welsh Government commission further reviews into these settings.\r\n\r\nChildren and young people in Wales have been waiting long enough for action to be taken on this issue that is affecting their daily lives and learning experiences. Another inquiry will only delay the important work of changing a culture that regards commonplace sexualised bullying as a normal part of society and schooling, action must be taken now across all schools and colleges.\r\n\r\nwww.estyn.gov.wales/thematic-report/we-dont-tell-our-teachers-experiences-peer-peer-sexual-harassment-among-secondary\r\n\r\nPeer on peer sexual harassment among learners https://business.senedd.wales/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?\r\n\r\n","state":"completed","signature_count":417,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-08-05T10:30:03.768Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T10:46:36.783Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-08-11T09:48:42.032Z","closed_at":"2022-10-21T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2022-12-05T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-08-05T11:15:51.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-08-30T22:40:31.000Z","referred_at":"2022-10-22T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T10:46:36.772Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"children-and-young-people","name":"Children and Young People"},{"code":"education","name":"Education"},{"code":"equality","name":"Equality and Human Rights"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245148,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245148.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Calorie information displayed on food menus should never be a legal requirement in Wales.","background":"In England, as of Wednesday 6 April 2022 new rules require calorie information to be displayed on menus and food labels. \r\n\r\nThis petition is to make the Welsh Government aware of how damaging this can be to those who struggle with disordered eating and to encourage calorie information to be kept off of menus in Wales, unless personally requested in advance.","additional_details":"\"This new legislation creates one more barrier to people in recovery building a healthy & relaxed relationship with food. People should be able to make food choices based on situation and enjoyment, rather than fear.\" - Megan Jayne Crabbe, Body Acceptance Role Model/Activist/Author \r\n\r\nThe Guardian: Consumers respond to calorie labelling roll out. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.theguardian.com/food/2022/apr/06/consumers-respond-calorie-labelling-rollout","state":"rejected","signature_count":80,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-04-08T15:18:57.177Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T14:56:35.232Z","rejected_at":"2022-10-12T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-04-11T15:28:18.418Z","closed_at":"2022-10-11T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-08T15:25:01.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T14:56:32.722Z","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":245150,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245150.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Protect Mid-Wales’ unique Cambrian Mountains: designate them an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty","background":"The Cambrian Mountains: endless open skies, outstanding biodiversity, spectacular hills and valleys, 5000 years' heritage of Welsh language, farming and mining.  Their sense of immense space and peace is rare.  \r\nSadly, conservation of these uplands gets little attention. Farms are bought up for conifer planting or for large wind farms despite the lack of infrastructure. \r\nSo beautiful a region needs protection AND longer term rural employment.  Designate the Cambrians as Mid-Wales’ first AONB!","additional_details":"The Cambrian Mountains' peatlands mitigate climate change by absorbing manmade carbon, and reduce river flooding.  Biodiverse native woodlands and fens nurture precious plants, animals and birds.  Birds of prey cruise the skies; red squirrels, otters and pine martens roam; butterflies, dragonflies, ladybirds and 15 kinds of dung-beetles call it home!  Scattered farms, cairns, chapels and ruins record people’s lives and work here since the Bronze Age.\r\nAONB designation would bring balance between development, local communities’ needs AND people’s need for green space.  Existing AONBs like Gower, Anglesey, Clwydian Hills and Dee Valley thrive while promoting and preserving Welsh landscapes for all.  \r\nWe need to stop and think: Politicians raise concerns over windfarm plans (mynewtown.co.uk). Large scale afforestation will decimate rural communities warns farming union (nation.cymru). Give the Cambrian Mountains prestige AONB branding and coherent management and watch the region flourish!","state":"completed","signature_count":3571,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-04-11T09:11:55.970Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T11:41:12.180Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-04-13T15:07:05.416Z","closed_at":"2022-10-11T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2023-01-09T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-12T09:47:31.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-25T20:58:31.000Z","referred_at":"2022-10-12T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":"2022-11-30","debate_outcome_at":"2022-12-01T12:43:57.396Z","archived_at":"2026-04-24T11:41:12.165Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":{"debated_on":"2022-11-30","transcript_url":"https://record.assembly.wales/Plenary/13050#A76211","video_url":"http://www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Archive/490d7c1c-2116-40c4-a784-d028ce0cfcb7?startPos=13622&autostart=True","debate_pack_url":"https://business.senedd.wales/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=39984","overview":"The petition was debated by the Senedd in Plenary on 30 November 2022."},"topics":[{"code":"agriculture","name":"Agriculture Forestry and Food"},{"code":"environment","name":"Environment"},{"code":"planning","name":"Planning"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245149,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245149.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make Welsh Government Review its Council Tax Bands and Values.","background":"Like all local authorities, Torfaen’s council tax bands and values are based on values, generated in 2003. House prices have increased (at differing rates) exponentially, since then, and this has created a (currently) unfair system; where wealthier households are paying less then poorer. This system needs a complete overhaul, to ensure that the value-based scale is appropriately applied to current values. \r\nFurthermore, this will inordinately impose extortionate rates of council tax, on new-build properties.","additional_details":"The current value-based scale used (from 2005), places differing values in completely inappropriate brackets and is, therefore, no longer a fair evaluation of the local rates of Council tax. \r\nHigher value houses, in more “affluent” areas of our county, should not benefit from lower council tax rates; and vice-versa.\r\nThis unfair system benefits the public purse more than the individual household.","state":"rejected","signature_count":13,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-04-10T11:19:14.045Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T14:56:22.784Z","rejected_at":"2022-10-11T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-04-12T10:56:58.886Z","closed_at":"2022-10-10T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-10T11:54:11.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T14:56:18.364Z","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"},{"code":"local-government","name":"Local Government"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245259,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245259.json"},"attributes":{"action":"We demand that the Welsh Senedd has full control of natural resources in Wales","background":"Work has already begun to transfer water from Wales to drought-hit areas of England, according to the  Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission. Water is a valuable commodity and this is another example of London syphoning away our most valuable resource without any consultation or benefit to our communities. Wales is rich in natural resources and we cannot continue to allow our future and our wealth to be taken from us. All natural resources must benefit us the people who live in Wales.","additional_details":"By one calculation Wales’ present export of water to England, from the Elan Valley to Birmingham and from Lake Vyrnwy and Tryweryn to Liverpool, could be worth as much as £4.5 billion a year.  https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2012/04/when-white-water-could-become-white-gold/\r\nWales is a net exporter of electricity, having consumed approximately 14.7 TWh(1) of electricity in 2019, while generating approximately 27.9 TWh.  https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2021-01/energy-generation-in-wales-2019.pdf\r\nThe valuation of the Crown Estate’s marine portfolio in Wales has increased significantly from £49.2 million in 2020 to £549.1 million in 2021. https://research.senedd.wales/research-articles/who-owns-the-seabed-and-why-it-matters/\r\nOur Resources, Our Future, Our Choices","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-08-22T20:04:42.849Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:23:20.171Z","rejected_at":"2022-08-24T15:41:08.675Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2022-10-10T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-08-22T20:07:21.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:22:46.775Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"The Government of Wales Act 2006 establishes the extent of the Senedd’s power to make new laws and amend existing law (also known as legislative competence). Schedules 7A and 7B of the 2006 Act set out the issues which are ‘restricted’ or ‘reserved’ - i.e. areas where the UK Parliament, not the Senedd, can legislate.\r\n\r\nThe Senedd/ Welsh Government only have responsibility for water undertakers whose appointment areas are wholly or mainly in Wales. \r\n\r\nParagraph 96 of Schedule 7A to GoWA 2006 reserves the generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity. The extent of the reservation covers the majority of the electricity industry, and it means that Welsh Government could not unilaterally “take control” of any aspect of the industry in Wales.\r\n\r\nAll land and property held by the Crown Estate belongs to the Crown. As such, everything pertaining to the ownership and management of the land and property held by the Crown Estate falls within the relevant reservation in paragraph 2 of Schedule 7A to GoWA 2006.\r\n\r\nAs a result, it is not possible for the Senedd to take the action called for by your petition.\r\n\r\nYou may wish to consider petitioning the UK Parliament about this issue instead: https://petition.parliament.uk/\r\n"},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":245147,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245147.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Reconsider the exclusion to care home staff receiving the additional payment for social care workers","background":"The Welsh government is currently accepting applications for an Additional social care payment aligned to the Real Living Wage (a taxable payment of £1,498) claiming that: \"The additional payment demonstrates our commitment to improve the status, terms and conditions and career pathways for social care workers.\"\r\n\r\nWe feel that by excluding all other essential care home roles, they have devalued our contribution, and are neglecting these essential care providers that Care Managers agree are vital!","additional_details":"This payment will only be paid to eligible 'care workers, senior care staff, care managers and nurses' and specifically excludes colleagues in the same home who are in roles such as catering, cleaning and maintenance staff, finance officers, therapists, business support, trainers, reception staff and activity coordinators.\r\n\r\nAs my Care home manager said: \"If I don't have people cooking food in the kitchen how will I feed the residents?\" \r\nCare work is renowned for being poorly paid so most people who do it, do it for the love and compassion of the people they care for. Whilst recognition for these fantastic roles is long overdue it is vastly unfair to  single one role over another in a Care home setting.\r\n\r\nPlease help support our care home staff!","state":"completed","signature_count":540,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-04-08T09:02:53.088Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T15:14:32.739Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-04-11T16:46:06.895Z","closed_at":"2022-10-08T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2026-04-24T15:12:09.372Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-08T13:22:51.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-25T09:44:01.000Z","referred_at":"2022-10-09T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T15:14:32.735Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"health","name":"Health and Care Services"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245146,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245146.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Introduce a housing subsidy to allow locals to have the #RightToLiveAtHome","background":"With second homes and holiday lets hollowing out the strongest of communities, the time has come to finally address Wales' housing crisis. People who grew up in rural areas have been keen to share the beauty of their home towns and villages, and have welcomed tourism with open arms through the decades. However, it has come to a point where it is no longer possible for locals to embrace tourists... as locals no longer reside there. Outpriced, pushed out. We no longer have the #RightToLiveAtHome.","additional_details":"One in three people in Wales are living in unsafe/unaffordable housing. Prices are being pushed up in the more 'desirable areas' & we should not have to be forced to move away from our homeland to make ends meet. \r\n\r\nNo country should have both a housing crisis & multiple property owners occurring simultaneously. The same way billionaires and poverty should not co-exist, how do we justify empty holiday lets in the winter while people are having to sleep in the cold outdoors with nothing more than a blanket.\r\n\r\nA subsidy application process for locals would be an excellent opportunity to rebalance what has diluted the culture & heritage of communities throughout Wales. Evidence & an administrative procedure would have to be implemented further down the line to ensure it is above board, but we strongly feel that this would be a great way to redistribute the 'income from tourism' that locals never get to see.  \r\n\r\nwww.thenational.wales/news/19738393.time-come-finally-address-wales-housing-crisis/","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-04-07T13:55:43.652Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T14:56:41.653Z","rejected_at":"2022-10-08T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-04-14T13:11:54.631Z","closed_at":"2022-10-07T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-07T19:37:21.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T14:56:39.955Z","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":245142,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245142.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Review the decision allowing local authorities to increase council tax premiums on second homes to 300%","background":"I’m concerned that the significant contribution second homeowners make to the local economy have not been fully considered and explored in relation to this policy. Whilst appreciating that there is a challenge to ensure that there is affordable housing for local people, placing such a financial burden on second homeowners is not the answer.\r\nAs second homeowners who spend every weekend in our second home, we feel part of the community and have been warmly welcomed. ","additional_details":"We spend our money locally when we visit, including employing local people to build our home. The amount second homeowners contribute cannot be underestimated.\r\nMany second homeowners weren’t aware of the Welsh Government consultation ending in November 2021 and therefore feel our voices and concerns have not been heard.\r\n\r\n\r\n","state":"completed","signature_count":669,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-04-03T18:30:31.347Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T10:46:07.569Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-04-07T11:18:23.541Z","closed_at":"2022-10-07T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2022-10-16T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-03T18:43:21.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-09T15:53:21.000Z","referred_at":"2022-10-08T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T10:46:07.545Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"communities-and-housing","name":"Communities and Housing"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245144,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245144.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Change visiting rules for family members in hospitals","background":"The limit on hospital visits in Wales is one person per patient which is totally different to the guidance in England and in the case of a child being in hospital limits both parents and grandparents from seeing that child and how to decide which parent sees a sick child could cause friction between relationships or worse! The limit needs to change from one family member to  close family members including both parents and grandparents","additional_details":"My three year old grandson is in hospital and it's ridiculous that his mother has to leave the ward just so my wife or I can visit him! It's unjust, unwarranted and inhumane that this even has to be discussed after most restrictions have been rescinded","state":"rejected","signature_count":19,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-04-06T21:35:26.422Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T14:57:05.097Z","rejected_at":"2022-10-07T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-04-12T16:40:01.421Z","closed_at":"2022-10-06T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-06T21:38:31.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T14:57:03.433Z","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":245143,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245143.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Welsh Government 'Freeze on road building\" to include a clause for cases that pose a danger to life","background":"The recent fire at Tylorstown Working Mens’ Club proved that the infrastructure in the Rhondda Fach needs urgent updating. With the main road blocked for several days, all traffic was diverted through side streets causing blockages and congestion. Schools had to be shut, public transport halted, school transport cancelled, people were unable to get to work and there was no accessible route for emergency vehicles.","additional_details":"The relief road from Tylorstown to Maerdy has been in the Local Authority's Local Development Plan for years, it’s time the people of the Fach see some swift action. This can't happen with the Welsh Government’s \"freeze\" on new roads as stands.","state":"completed","signature_count":455,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-04-05T16:04:34.412Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T10:43:57.839Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-04-12T10:59:17.195Z","closed_at":"2022-10-05T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2024-04-21T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-05T16:12:21.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-14T20:53:21.000Z","referred_at":"2022-10-06T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T10:43:57.835Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"planning","name":"Planning"},{"code":"transport","name":"Transport"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245220,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245220.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Stop 20 Mph speed limit enforcement idea in all of Wales.","background":"If they enforce a 20MPH limit in rural areas etc in all of Wales to get people off the roads, its a cruel joke. Not all people can use public transport or cycle its unfair and impractical. Think again.","additional_details":"The Disabled and labourers can't stop driving. 20mph to get people off the roads, I read about this its a stupid and not thought out idea from Mark Drakford.","state":"rejected","signature_count":4,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-07-12T14:04:04.384Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:25:57.734Z","rejected_at":"2022-07-14T13:39:06.193Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2022-10-01T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-07-12T20:19:41.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:25:55.929Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"A very similar petition was considered by the Committee earlier this year. However, I have just published a different petition - \"Hold a public poll on the reduction of the default speed limit BEFORE it comes in to force\" - which might be of interest. "},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"transport","name":"Transport"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245116,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245116.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Petition for a Welsh Government inquiry into the campaign of trans rights activists at Cardiff University","background":"In recent months at Cardiff University, transgender rights activists have waged a campaign of harassment and violent threats against academics critical of Stonewall. We feel that the university and police have failed to protect the academics, potentially reflecting the links of these organizations with Stonewall. We call for an inquiry into this affair.","additional_details":"Following an open letter in June 2021 which suggested that Cardiff University leave Stonewall, protestors distributed a leaflet with the names and photos of the 15 academic signatories under the heading “ACT NOW”. A whistle-blower submitted messages from the Facebook page of the LGBTQ+ Society. Students wrote highly aggressive messages, including threats to signatories.\r\nThe university has refused to take what we consider to be meaningful action, despite knowing the identity of several perpetrators. It's time for an inquiry.\r\nMore information about this case can be found here: https://freespeechunion.org/letter-to-jeremy-miles-ms-minister-for-education-and-welsh-language-concerning-a-campaign-of-violent-threats-and-harassment-against-several-of-our-members-who-are-all-academics-at-cardiff-universit/\r\n","state":"completed","signature_count":2346,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-03-16T22:17:17.134Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T11:01:17.015Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-04-01T09:22:11.854Z","closed_at":"2022-10-01T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2022-11-07T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-03-17T05:40:19.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-06T12:47:21.000Z","referred_at":"2022-10-02T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T11:01:17.009Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"equality","name":"Equality and Human Rights"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245248,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245248.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ensure a quick rollout of Monkeypox vaccines in Wales","background":"Monkeypox is spreading across the world, in the United Kingdom and in Wales. \r\n\r\nThe rollout of public health information and a vaccination programme has been particularly slow in Wales, with many people contracting the virus and not knowing how or where to access treatment. \r\n\r\nFurther, vaccinations for Monkeypox are not yet readily available in Wales following a decision by Welsh Government to halt the vaccination programme in Wales in favour of them going to London.","additional_details":"This petition calls for an increase in the public health information available around Monkeypox, diagnostics, vaccination and treatment as a matter of urgency in Wales.\r\n\r\nWe know that the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and plus (LGBT+) community is disproportionately impacted by this virus and call on the Welsh Government to use all its knowledge and resources for pandemic planning to protect Wales against Monkeypox.","state":"rejected","signature_count":16,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-08-02T16:31:51.606Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:24:06.464Z","rejected_at":"2022-10-01T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-08-03T13:16:07.107Z","closed_at":"2022-09-30T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-08-02T16:40:41.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:24:03.866Z","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":245210,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245210.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Clean up the rubbish in Cardiff Bay, particularly the rubbish in the water.","background":"At Moorland Primary School we have been studying Cardiff Bay. We feel that there is too much rubbish in the water and around the Bay.","additional_details":"The Welsh Government should work with the Cardiff Harbour Authority to ensure it is delivering its aim “to maintain and enhance an outstanding, sustainable environment”.","state":"rejected","signature_count":78,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-07-08T10:43:17.969Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:26:19.146Z","rejected_at":"2022-10-01T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-07-13T15:35:44.485Z","closed_at":"2022-09-30T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-07-08T11:38:21.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:26:17.863Z","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":245129,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245129.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Stop \"Controlled Burning\" in Wales","background":"The recent Mynydd Mawr, Gwynedd, fire has highlighted the problem with so-called \"controlled burning\". This was lit within the allowed period (1st October to 31st March) despite recent dry weather and strong winds, and when many birds have already started nesting.\r\nNorth Wales Fire Service described Mynydd Mawr as \"quite devastated\" by the fire. The smoke affected local residents, and the fire service described how valuable resources from as far as South Wales had to be enlisted to help.","additional_details":"This fire covered an area of 100,000 sq m at one stage and is not an isolated incident. \r\nLast year there were over 2000 grassfires in Wales; over 75% of these deliberately lit.\r\n\r\nThese fires cause:\r\n-Risks to the health and safety of our fire crews, local residents and property\r\n-Dangerous diversion and monopolisation of fire crews putting lives elsewhere at risk\r\n-Unacceptable cost to taxpayers into the hundreds of thousands of pounds due to the high burden on fire crews\r\n-Release of smoke and carbon at a time of a climate crisis\r\n-Impact on nesting birds and other wildlife such as increasingly threatened adder during a biodiversity crisis. The 1st October to 31st March were colder wetter months in Wales but our climate is already changing with drier warmer weather shifting wildlife's emergence and breeding seasons. The RSPB has called for an end to upland peatland burning due to the conservation and climate concerns.\r\n\r\nWe call on the Welsh Government to stop \"controlled burning\" now.","state":"completed","signature_count":604,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-03-26T19:04:47.120Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T10:44:45.381Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-03-29T10:26:06.165Z","closed_at":"2022-09-29T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2023-09-10T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-03-27T04:46:01.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-03-30T19:14:51.000Z","referred_at":"2022-09-30T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T10:44:45.373Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"agriculture","name":"Agriculture Forestry and Food"},{"code":"animal-welfare","name":"Animal Welfare"},{"code":"environment","name":"Environment"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245121,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245121.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Convert the empty Llanishen Tax Office in Cardiff building to temporarily house Ukrainian refugees","background":"All of Wales is behind the efforts to help Ukrainian refugees but not everyone is in a position to house a family in their home.\r\n\r\nLlanishen Tax Office in North Cardiff is a huge office building which is currently empty. This should be converted to house hundreds of refugees.\r\n\r\nIt already has heating, plumbing and electricity. People could volunteer their time and skills to convert it into comfortable accommodation very quickly.","additional_details":"Having one location for a large number of refugees would make it much easier for services to help integrate them into the UK and community groups to direct their efforts to help. It would also provide much needed Ukrainian-speaking community for people who have recently experienced serious trauma.\r\n\r\nIt also has huge car parks which can be used to set up marquees for services or playgrounds for the children and a canteen to enable mass cooking.","state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-03-20T13:50:31.358Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:04:18.424Z","rejected_at":"2022-09-26T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-03-25T16:01:38.290Z","closed_at":"2022-09-25T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-03-20T13:56:39.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:04:17.000Z","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":"communities-and-housing","name":"Communities and Housing"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245127,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245127.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Change the way local authorities in Wales are governed using the Leader/Cabinet/Scrutiny system.","background":"The present governance system of the 22 local authorities, which were formed in 1995-96, has been in place since 2000, which saw the creation of the salaried positions such as Leader & Members' of Cabinet as well as paid Members. The rationale for this change was to introduce more diversity into local government and facilitate the opportunity for those which were deemed to be discriminated against.\r\nIt is felt that many Councillors are excluded from the decision making process.","additional_details":"Some twenty years on, many feel that the system has not archived its objective, indeed many feel that its even less democratic than the previous \"committee\" based system. Many are annoyed at the salaries that seem unjustly generous considering the failing of many authorities.\r\nAn Evaluation of Welsh Local Government Executive and Scrutiny Arrangements, published in 2015 by the Welsh Government, highlights the many defects with present arrangements and the phrase \"Retirement Club\" does not give confidence.\r\nThis petition call upon the Welsh Government to address the serious failings in local government and review whether its also time to abolish/merge some authorities as we believe we have too many.","state":"rejected","signature_count":147,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-03-24T16:42:43.026Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:00:48.585Z","rejected_at":"2022-09-26T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-03-25T16:07:52.680Z","closed_at":"2022-09-25T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-03-24T17:36:29.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:00:47.473Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"local-government","name":"Local Government"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245123,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245123.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make the dorglwyd, Comins Coch junction on the A487 safer","background":"This junction on the A487 is very dangerous. There have been many near misses and accidents. Cars come round the blind corner too fast.","additional_details":"We believe safety could be improved by restricting the speed limit to 30mph or by installing a roundabout or traffic lights. 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In terms of finance, rural communities, especially vulnerable individuals, do not have the opportunities to access cheaper food, clothing and essentials which means they have less available spare income. With the huge increase in fuel the vulnerable individuals in our communities are worried about how to heat their homes. We need to make sure they have a warm place to stay safe and healthy on days when temperatures are below 15 degrees.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":17,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-03-18T10:31:52.308Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:04:25.270Z","rejected_at":"2022-09-24T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-03-23T14:13:07.650Z","closed_at":"2022-09-23T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-03-18T12:17:29.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:04:24.134Z","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":245113,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245113.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Create, fund and sustain sufficient affordable nursery and childcare places for all working parents","background":"Too many parents with young families are prohibited from taking up opportunities in employment, education and training due to the lack of affordable local childcare. This is keeping children and families in poverty, reducing choice for employers, and negatively affecting the wellbeing of families and the economy of Wales.  It needs intervention at a political level to ensure this situation is addressed.","additional_details":"As a former childcare development officer I can confirm the situation is worse now than it was 10-15 years ago with a huge reduction in childcare places for babies to older children.  As part of a commitment to children and families in Wales the Welsh Government needs to urgently consider options to make affordable childcare a right for all families in the same way education is, and even consider siting nurseries and childcare on school grounds particularly for new builds or where space allows on existing school sites.  Parents I know are unable to take up opportunities that would benefit their families because either they cannot afford childcare or more often there is no childcare available.  There needs to be sustained investment at Welsh Government level both in providing and subsidising childcare places - let's lead the way for the rest of the UK!","state":"completed","signature_count":260,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-03-12T17:41:46.263Z","updated_at":"2026-04-15T10:51:11.179Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-03-22T09:41:00.754Z","closed_at":"2022-09-22T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2024-11-18T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-03-12T17:52:49.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-09-21T07:32:21.000Z","referred_at":"2022-09-23T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-15T10:51:11.174Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"children-and-young-people","name":"Children and Young People"},{"code":"equality","name":"Equality and Human Rights"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245117,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245117.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Stop closing primary schools if you want the Welsh language to survive","background":"Last year about 5 primary schools closed including Ysgol Abersoch. How do we expect children to learn welsh without local schools? This should stop because it's negatively impacting the children, the Welsh language and the  community.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-03-17T22:35:28.136Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:04:32.488Z","rejected_at":"2022-09-19T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-03-18T12:33:24.555Z","closed_at":"2022-09-18T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-03-18T07:58:49.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:04:28.800Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":245170,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245170.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Don't leave metastatic breast cancer patients in Wales behind","background":"People living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC)in Wales are being badly let down by the system. Currently, Wales has just one dedicated secondary breast cancer clinical nurse specialist (CNS), a situation that leaves potentially hundreds of people without adequate support. We need to know how many people are living with MBC to improve services. And we want improve quality of life outcomes by raising awareness of MBC red flag symptoms.","additional_details":"We are calling for:\r\n1. Every person with Metastatic breast cancer (MBC) in Wales to have access to a dedicated secondary breast cancer clinical nurse specialist.\r\n2. A collection of data of those living and being treated for MBC in Wales.\r\nWe have written an open letter to the Minister for Health and Social Services on behalf of metastatic breast cancer patients and their carers to show the need for improved quality of life and more support for those living with MBC.\r\n","state":"completed","signature_count":14106,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-05-09T19:17:35.865Z","updated_at":"2026-04-15T10:52:59.911Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-05-12T17:34:08.795Z","closed_at":"2022-09-09T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-09T19:25:51.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-13T12:03:41.000Z","referred_at":"2022-09-10T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":"2022-09-06T19:15:51.000Z","scheduled_debate_date":"2022-10-19","debate_outcome_at":"2022-10-20T09:24:47.048Z","archived_at":"2026-04-15T10:52:59.908Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":{"debated_on":"2022-10-19","transcript_url":"https://record.assembly.wales/Plenary/13012#A75193","video_url":"http://www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Archive/c9f92792-2663-4112-8806-dab9d717cd6f?startPos=13645&autostart=True","debate_pack_url":"https://business.senedd.wales/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=39838","overview":"The petition was debated by the Senedd in Plenary on 19 October 2022."},"topics":[{"code":"health","name":"Health and Care Services"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245099,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245099.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Provide funding for universal access to Fracture Liaison Services (FLS)","background":"The Welsh Government should commit to 100% coverage of quality-assured Fracture Liaison Services (FLS). FLS is the world-standard for treating osteoporosis and preventing fractures, yet access is a postcode lottery. This means thousands of people living on the wrong side of a catchment line will suffer life-changing spinal and hip fractures. The Welsh Government can transform the picture through a clear strategic direction from the top, backed with modest funding for FLS and sensible incentives.","additional_details":"Fractures (broken bones) caused by osteoporosis are one of the most serious threats to living well in later life. Left untreated, osteoporosis threatens our freedom, dignity, quality of life and independence. With an early diagnosis and the right treatment, people with osteoporosis can live well, thanks to safe, effective, medication that is highly affordable for the NHS. But missed opportunities for diagnosis and early intervention mean that thousands of people across Wales are missing out on the bone-strengthening medication they need. In a recent FOI request, the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) found that only 4 out of 7 Health Boards could confirm they had a FLS (and not all of these cover the whole population). The ROS estimates that scaling up FLS provision for the whole of Wales would cost around £2 million per year. Over the next five years, this would save the NHS and social care around £25 million, prevent over 1,200 hip fractures, and release over 34,000 acute bed days.","state":"completed","signature_count":401,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-02-24T14:43:44.255Z","updated_at":"2026-04-15T10:50:40.803Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-03-07T11:26:05.912Z","closed_at":"2022-09-07T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2022-12-05T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-03-02T11:47:49.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-28T18:09:51.000Z","referred_at":"2022-09-08T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-15T10:50:40.799Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"health","name":"Health and Care Services"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245223,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245223.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Hold a public poll on the reduction of the default speed limit BEFORE it comes in to force","background":"I think that the Welsh Government must hold a public poll on this change as it will affect everyone! There is no proven evidence that it will save lives or reduce pollution. There is evidence to support it increasing the amount of emissions being put into the air as cars are not designed to be driven at this speed! Motorists are always being targeted and it’s about time pedestrians are hit with some accountability! People in Wales are living in a democracy, hold a public poll on this proposal.","additional_details":"They have already surveyed a large group on this and the majority voted against it!\r\nTheir only evidence is theory and hearsay. They have absolutely no proof to support their claims that 20mph will save lives. What it will do is force cars to stop start more and ultimately build up emissions in a concentrated area. I can only imagine they based this false evidence on their motorway report on reducing to 50mph - IT DOES NOT WORK!!!!!\r\nThe Welsh Government should be doing more to educate pedestrians to cross only at designated crossings and put up barriers along the edge pavements to prevent them from walking out into the road anywhere they want!\r\nUs motorists are getting more and more frustrated at being easy prey. As for cyclists, with this rule in place they will be riding faster than cars. I have seen this already in the trial areas.\r\nGive us a say on this immediately!\r\n","state":"completed","signature_count":1646,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-07-12T20:29:10.895Z","updated_at":"2026-04-15T10:50:20.895Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-07-14T13:29:40.239Z","closed_at":"2022-08-31T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2022-10-09T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-07-13T10:04:21.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-07-16T12:09:11.000Z","referred_at":"2022-09-01T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-15T10:50:20.891Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"transport","name":"Transport"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245091,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245091.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make Welsh public sector organisations report scope 3 emissions and include them in net zero targets","background":"Include all emissions associated with public sector investments in Welsh government decarbonisation targets and make reporting investment emissions (scope 3) mandatory for all Welsh public sector organisations. \r\nLocal authorities are aiming for net zero by 2030 while investing in companies that plan to extract fossil fuels for decades. \r\n Welsh public sector organisations are not currently required to report on emissions associated with investments! This is a loophole that needs closing","additional_details":"A brief explanation of scope 3.\r\nScope 1 – direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by a public sector organisation.\r\nScope 2 – indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat, and cooling.\r\nScope 3 – all other emissions associated with an organisation's activities. Including investments in fossil fuel companies.\r\n\r\n\r\nIncluding some scope 3 emissions  within the operational boundary but excluding investments is inconsistent with achieving true net zero by 2030 and undermines the Government's decarbonisation efforts. See page 14, table 3 here.\r\nhttps://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2021-05/welsh-public-sector-net-zero-reporting-guide_1.pdf\r\n\r\nBy including pensions and investments in government targets the public sector will have the flexibility to decide for themselves what to do about these indirect scope 3 emissions without simply ignoring them.","state":"completed","signature_count":339,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-02-12T14:56:58.469Z","updated_at":"2026-04-15T10:55:19.492Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-02-18T12:21:55.245Z","closed_at":"2022-08-18T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2022-12-05T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-02-12T17:21:09.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-02-21T20:18:09.000Z","referred_at":"2022-08-19T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-15T10:55:19.489Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"environment","name":"Environment"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245094,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245094.json"},"attributes":{"action":"To be able to opt in/out to receive any form of communication in either English or Welsh, not both","background":"I recently received an official letter in the post which was comprised of 4 pages in English and 4 pages in Welsh. A friend received a shielding letter 14 pages in English and 14 in Welsh. I could state many more examples. I wrote to Julie James the Minister for Climate Change, she had returned from COP 26, believing the waste of natural resources plus also the massive cost to businesses by having to produce everything in duplicate would engender a positive response.","additional_details":"I was passed to a Senior Officer in the Welsh Government. The response was to quote reams from The Welsh Language Commissioner.  All this is being paid for by the tax payer at a time when massive cuts are being made to services across the board. Every time I see or hear the words 'The Welsh Government has given money for __________, please fill in the blank, I remind myself this is my and your tax money they are spending.  \r\nI received no response regarding my concern about Climate Change.","state":"rejected","signature_count":100,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-02-16T19:24:03.361Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:11:14.550Z","rejected_at":"2022-08-19T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-02-18T17:11:02.888Z","closed_at":"2022-08-18T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-02-17T11:08:39.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:11:12.333Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"welsh-language","name":"Welsh Language"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245086,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245086.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban the breeding of brachycephalic dogs in Wales","background":"Ban the breeding of anymore brachycephalic dogs. Brachycephalic dogs are born suffering. Unable to breathe, we breed them only because we like their appearance but it is not fair to allow them to suffer.","additional_details":"Brachycephalic dogs include shih tzu, shar pei, bulldog, French bulldog, pug, and many more. \r\nVeterinary scientists continue to prove that these dogs are made to suffer. Yet we continue to breed them for our own sake. Ban the breeding of these poor animals.","state":"rejected","signature_count":69,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-02-09T19:03:01.556Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:12:37.645Z","rejected_at":"2022-08-16T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-02-15T15:57:30.506Z","closed_at":"2022-08-15T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-02-09T19:18:59.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:12:35.810Z","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":245090,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245090.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Enable Welsh residents to access an NHS \"Right to Choose\" diagnosis pathway for ADHD","background":"Unlike England, there is currently no \"Right to Choose\" in Wales to enable individuals to select the hospital or service they would like to have their NHS treatment. The Right to Choose within mental health services in England has been in place since 2018 allowing adults seeking an assessment for ADHD the opportunity to choose an alternative provider should they decide the waiting time for their NHS assessment is too long. Welsh residents are being discriminated against for being in Wales.","additional_details":"NHS waiting lists for ADHD can be long. More adults than ever before are seeking an assessment for a condition that is often overlooked by clinical professionals as \"something that is not diagnosed in adulthood\". In addition, individuals seeking an ADHD assessment often come up against GP's who lack a modern day understanding of the different ways adult ADHD can present in females compared to males. Consequently, ADHD is frequently misdiagnosed as another mental health condition such as Borderline Personality Disorder, Anxiety or Depression. Adults with undiagnosed ADHD are at a higher risk of losing their job, relationship breakdown, engaging in risky behaviours such as speeding & substance misuse.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.adhd-360.com/right-to-choose/\r\n\r\nhttps://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/making-choice-work-in-mental-health/\r\n\r\nhttps://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/what-its-like-living-adhd-20911024\r\n\r\nhttps://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/autism-diagnosis-in-adults-uk-21297752","state":"completed","signature_count":383,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-02-11T19:15:53.080Z","updated_at":"2026-04-15T10:57:02.803Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-02-15T14:27:21.536Z","closed_at":"2022-08-15T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2022-10-09T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-02-11T19:57:09.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-14T16:13:41.000Z","referred_at":"2022-08-16T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-15T10:57:02.797Z","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":245089,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245089.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Reduce the ADHD waiting list for children","background":"Our little boy is 6 years old, and he’s been on the dreaded NHS ADHD assessment waiting list for over 14 months, with an estimated further 3-4 years wait!! How is this acceptable?\r\nThe average wait is supposed to be 18 weeks, of which is still too long! We watch our little boy struggle on a daily basis, with each day getting tougher and tougher. He cannot control how he is feeling, and we have arguments, lashing out, throwing, hitting, kicking, screaming, slamming the doors, the list goes on. Why should he have to suffer, bringing him to tears as well as us.  ","additional_details":"Along with his school we put his referral in days after he turned 5 years old. The advice is that early diagnosis is key, so why should he be waiting near on 5 years until he’ll be 10 years old and almost in high school. It cannot be right that he will have to suffer for so much of his young life because of a ‘waiting list’.\r\nSurely, it’s a basic human right to get the help and support he needs but it just seems lacking and it’s heart-breaking.  \r\n\r\nWe don’t want any other family to suffer like we have and continue to do so, being put on that dreaded list. This has got to change, now!\r\n","state":"rejected","signature_count":14,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-02-10T16:51:21.933Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:11:21.021Z","rejected_at":"2022-08-16T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-02-15T14:13:56.792Z","closed_at":"2022-08-15T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-02-10T17:11:09.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:11:19.501Z","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"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245084,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245084.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Hold an enquiry into the corporate takeover of the veterinary profession in Wales.","background":"In 1999 legislation was changed by the UK Government which allowed veterinary practices to be owned not just by qualified veterinary surgeons. This paved the way for private equity stakeholder corporates to buy into this market. These profit driven organisations have changed the profession so that it is barely recognisable .In many parts of Wales, it is virtually impossible to find an independently run veterinary practice. The corporate buyout now extends to out of hours provision, referral practices as well as general practice. The corporates also own laboratories, drug companies, pet crematorium as well as shares in many pets’ food companies. Such a monopoly makes the few remaining independently run practices presence virtually untenable. From vet school to recruitment through to practice the corporates have the advantage. Set in this context their influence on bodies such as the RCVS and BVA is predicable.","additional_details":"For those of us with companion animals this monopoly has had devastating consequences. From lack of choice in finding an independent practice, seeing the same Veterinary Surgeon for continuity of care through to cost. But most of all clinical decisions being made with the policies of the corporate's taking centre stage. \r\n My experience with My Cat Rosa sadly means I will always mistrust some within the profession. Companion animals are part of people’s families. Covid, the isolation and mental health issues have made these relationships even more precious. \r\nI dread to think (but have been informed) how the animal rescue sector in Wales copes. Because they must deal with some of the most abused and clinically challenged animals who have significant and often complex medical needs. \r\nDespite numerous petitions to the UK Government, Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs etc have failed to take any action whatsoever. Cymru has led the way before on animals and their welfare, so we ask our Senedd to do so again.\r\n","state":"completed","signature_count":308,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-02-07T04:58:41.527Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T15:14:03.298Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-02-15T14:23:34.133Z","closed_at":"2022-08-15T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2026-04-24T15:14:00.216Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-02-07T08:47:49.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-03-03T22:29:29.000Z","referred_at":"2022-08-16T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T15:14:03.293Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"animal-welfare","name":"Animal Welfare"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245073,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245073.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Strengthen legislation to protect the Welsh language","background":"A majority of people are led to believe that the protection of their native language is supported by their government. However, in Wales there is no piece of legislation that truly protects the Welsh language. Whilst the presence of the Welsh Language Act may be seen as a form of conservation, the act itself does not even scrape the surface of language protection. This must be strengthened to ensure every aspect of Welsh language and culture is protected for future generations.","additional_details":"Upon further scrutiny, it was stated by Aled Roberts, the Welsh Language Commissioner, that there is \"no law to protect the names of the cities, towns and villages of Wales\". \r\n\r\nIf the names of our towns and villages are not protected by legislation, it leaves one to ponder - what other aspect of the Welsh language is not protected? \r\n\r\nFor now, it may simply be the protection of your town, your city, or your village but tomorrow it could be the main component in the permanent preservation of our language, as a nation. With many foreseeable benefits arising from the possible creation of such an act, it would not harm any individual for the legislation to be passed.","state":"rejected","signature_count":33,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-01-21T21:38:23.046Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:17:52.119Z","rejected_at":"2022-08-02T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-02-01T16:54:07.124Z","closed_at":"2022-08-01T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-01-21T21:42:59.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:17:43.348Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"welsh-language","name":"Welsh Language"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245079,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245079.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ensure that every primary school in the country can offer afterschool provision","background":"Afterschool club provision is a vital service for working families. Daycare settings generally cost more than double the price of afterschool provision in a school setting. This has significant financial implications for families with young children resulting in difficult choices having to be made about whether it's worthwhile working. Unfortunately, afterschool care in not available at all primary schools. \r\n","additional_details":"With afterschool clubs across the country closing due to lack of funding and changes to qualification requirements, families struggle to find reasonable alternatives when it comes to going to work and having their children cared for.\r\n\r\nMy belief is that working parents should not have to make a choice between working and being at the school gates for 3pm.The Welsh Government and local authorities must step up and guarantee that afterschool provision in schools is a service that every school offers and every family can access.\r\n\r\nAfterschool provision has supported families in work for many years. This should be the responsibility of Welsh Government not  individual schools.","state":"rejected","signature_count":44,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-01-27T12:56:56.506Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:17:03.742Z","rejected_at":"2022-07-29T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-01-28T16:55:05.835Z","closed_at":"2022-07-28T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-01-27T13:39:49.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:17:02.593Z","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"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245077,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245077.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Re-open cottage hospitals","background":"Cut the bed crisis in the Welsh NHS hospitals","additional_details":"The hospital crisis will never be solved if the elderly who live alone has nowhere safe to go. This has a knock-on effect on the ambulance service where ambulances are static outside A&Es being used as a bed.\r\n","state":"rejected","signature_count":12,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-01-24T18:30:47.308Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:17:27.245Z","rejected_at":"2022-07-28T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-01-27T17:03:56.081Z","closed_at":"2022-07-27T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-01-24T18:46:39.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:17:15.563Z","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":245198,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245198.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ensure works on Maerdy Mountain are carried out after regular commuting hours","background":"It is planned to close Mardy Mountain for essential works during the day.  The work will start 4th July and end 4th September.  The detour to get to Aberdare and beyond is a long and dangerous drive.  Coupled with the fact that fuel has doubled in price over the the last 12 months and the Mountain was closed last Summer as well,  residents of Maerdy are asking for another solution.","additional_details":"Either carry out the work at night,  only close the the Mountain  after the morning commute is finished or compensate Maerdy residents who are affected.","state":"rejected","signature_count":11,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-06-22T13:55:45.966Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:30:32.575Z","rejected_at":"2022-06-24T16:42:42.999Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2022-07-23T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-06-22T14:03:41.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:27:33.865Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Rhondda Cynon Taf Council are responsible for this road.\r\nhttps://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Newsroom/PressReleases/2022/June/SummerprogrammeofrepairstotheMaerdyMountainroute.aspx\r\n\r\nPetitions which ask the Senedd to intervene in the operational decisions or actions of local authorities, including planning decisions, are not admissible.\r\n\r\nYou could consider contacting your local council or your local representatives about this matter instead."},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":245064,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245064.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow unvaccinated people to work after contact with a positive case, if LFT results are negative.","background":"As it stands fully vaccinated people (two doses or one where required) are able to continue working after coming into contact with a positive case, if they can provide daily negative LFT results.\r\n\r\nBearing in mind that being fully vaccinated doesn't stop transmission, it is wholly unfair that people who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated are not allowed to attend work even if they test negative daily.\r\n\r\nWe were told there would be no discrimination but here it is, plain as day.","additional_details":"The Covid Pass System was implemented to allow people their freedom in pursuit of leisure. It does not discriminate as you can obtain a pass by being fully vaccinated or by showing a negative LFT result. \r\n\r\nThe same approach could be adopted in relation to attending work. \r\n\r\nIf you test negative, then you are negative and that is that. Testing daily up until the positive case can return to work is a small price to pay for being able to continue life as normal and not be penalised. \r\n\r\nAgain, as its stands, the unvaccinated in this situation ARE being discriminated against and that is something we were told would not be happening. \r\n\r\nTo make things worse, the positive case can return to work after 7 days but the healthy unvaccinated isolators must stay away for 10! \r\n\r\nIf you don't have the virus you cannot spread it and it's as simple as that. No more discrimination, no more punishment.","state":"rejected","signature_count":13,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-01-10T20:27:23.047Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T14:19:09.258Z","rejected_at":"2022-07-14T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-01-13T08:57:10.495Z","closed_at":"2022-07-13T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-01-10T20:40:09.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T14:17:44.411Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245063,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245063.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make the self-isolation support scheme available to everyone who is self-isolating","background":"I have been diagnosed with covid 19 and was sent a text and code to see if I could receive help from the self-isolation support scheme.\r\nAfter filling in the form, it was stated because I'm severely disabled and a student, who is classed as unemployed, and I'm not employed I would not be eligible.\r\nI was not also able to claim the £20 extra a week because I also did not fit the government criteria.\r\n","additional_details":"This is totally unfair, and it discriminates against people who are not currently working for whatever reason. It seems the Welsh Government believe that unemployed or disabled people do not incur additional costs because of covid and self isolation.\r\nThe unemployed, disabled, and vulnerable people have been discriminated against under the equality act 2010 and human rights act 1998 since the start of the pandemic in March 2020.\r\n","state":"rejected","signature_count":12,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-01-10T14:58:46.671Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T14:19:53.987Z","rejected_at":"2022-07-14T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-01-13T14:40:21.855Z","closed_at":"2022-07-13T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-01-10T15:07:49.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T14:19:14.879Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245066,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245066.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Secondary schools to have a later start","background":"In societies the world over, teenagers are blamed for staying up late, then struggling to wake up in the morning. While it’s true that plenty of teenagers (like many adults) do have bad bedtime habits, researchers have long since proven that this global problem has a biological cause.\r\nThank you for reading this and I hope that you sign my petition, to find out more go to https://theconversation.com/the-biological-reason-why-its-so-hard-for-teenagers-to-wake-up-early-for-school-88802","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":32,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-01-11T16:22:54.699Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:20:09.109Z","rejected_at":"2022-07-14T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-01-13T08:59:22.563Z","closed_at":"2022-07-13T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-01-11T18:01:29.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:20:07.937Z","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":245059,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245059.json"},"attributes":{"action":"I want the Welsh Government to lift the archaic restrictions they have put in place WITHOUT any evidence.","background":"The Welsh Government have now taken their emergency powers too far and introduced restrictions in Wales that are now having a much more devastating effect on people’s lives and businesses trade. They have not provided a single piece of evidence to support their unwarranted and ill-founded decision to keep us in an effective lockdown when England are free to carry on! This is not acceptable. Either show us the scientific evidence to support these restrictions or lift them immediately!","additional_details":"Omicron has been proven milder that the delta variant and is now the dominant strain of covid-19 in the UK not just Wales. As it is milder, suggestion that it is still putting strain on the NHS in Wales is wrong and the First Minister knows this. He is completely out of touch with the people of Wales, and it is now the people of Wales that are now paying the price for his incompetence! I supported him throughout this pandemic when the facts and numbers supported what he was doing, they now don’t, and he needs to realise this. The WRU are looking to move home games to England and Eluned Morgan has said that there would be no financial support if that was the case. Omicron is the variant this country needs to get to endemic status and Mark Drakeford is refusing to admit he is wrong. The restrictions need to be lifted now!\r\n","state":"rejected","signature_count":23,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-01-07T07:43:59.491Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T14:20:04.934Z","rejected_at":"2022-07-12T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-01-11T15:39:43.687Z","closed_at":"2022-07-11T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-01-07T07:52:59.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T14:20:03.963Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245193,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245193.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Replace 2022 WJEC grades with teacher assessments/predicted grades, if higher, to ensure fairness.","background":"Many students were shocked by the WJEC exams - posts on social media from worried parents and angry students. A2 U3 maths was totally unlike all the past papers; Chemistry A2 U3 had AS content. \r\nHow do we reassure our sons and daughters, who feel utterly demoralised? They are scared that the grades needed for university are unachievable and they won't compare well with other UK applicants. WJEC states that grade boundaries may be adjusted, but will this make them second-rate qualifications?","additional_details":"Students in Years 11-13 sat their first external examinations this month, after two years of disruption to their learning. Despite assurances, the WJEC examination papers this summer are perceived as being unlike past papers, testing content that the students had not expected and were not prepared for by their schools. This has had a detrimental effect on their mental health.\r\n AQA have stated that they will award full marks for unexpected content. WJEC have offered only to review grade boundaries. Students now have a long wait to discover whether grade boundaries will be adjusted sufficiently to mitigate these issues. \r\nBut lowering grade boundaries is not the answer. If grade boundaries are substantially lowered, a WJEC A-Level becomes a lesser qualification. Students in Wales have to sit WJEC, and will be compared unfavourably with students in the other UK nations. Our students will be disadvantaged in securing university places. Teacher assessments would be fairer.","state":"rejected","signature_count":42,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-06-11T14:58:27.754Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T15:31:56.783Z","rejected_at":"2022-07-12T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-06-21T16:34:09.317Z","closed_at":"2022-07-11T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-06-20T11:20:21.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T15:31:55.283Z","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":245045,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245045.json"},"attributes":{"action":"A new faster route from North to South Wales; either by road, rail or flight.","background":"Wales is a beautiful country and we don't want to spoil the landscape, but we do need a faster route to link up our country, its towns, and cities. \r\nWe need a faster route for the economy, tourism, and logistical reasons in general.\r\n\r\nI would like you to join me in petitioning the Welsh Government to seriously look into connecting Wales by road rail or sky, to ensure safe, green travel through our country.","additional_details":"An internet search tells you it's 4 hours 23mins to drive from Swansea to Llandudno, or 6 hours by train. \r\nYou might want to take a faster route of 4.32 if you go via Craven Arms, or 4.18 along the A483 via Welshpool. \r\n\r\nTo drive to London from Swansea it's 3 hours 43mins, or 3 hours 18mins on the train.","state":"rejected","signature_count":63,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-12-30T12:19:29.374Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T14:24:40.580Z","rejected_at":"2022-07-06T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-01-05T11:56:52.088Z","closed_at":"2022-07-05T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-01-01T14:23:39.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T14:24:38.934Z","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":245048,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245048.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Release the list of \"higher risk\" coal tips","background":"327 coal tips have been classified by the Welsh Government as \"higher risk\" of sliding, potentially endangering life. The Welsh Government has repeatedly refused to release a list of these \"higher risk\" coal tips, so the Welsh people do not know when they are facing risk of being affected by a disaster.","additional_details":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-58873865\r\nhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-56073459","state":"rejected","signature_count":28,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-01-02T10:41:17.479Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T14:23:08.258Z","rejected_at":"2022-07-06T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-01-05T14:59:07.378Z","closed_at":"2022-07-05T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-01-02T11:35:49.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T14:23:07.241Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":245049,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245049.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ensure all shopping trolley seats have working lap straps to keep babies safe","background":"Trolley seats for infants are not safe without the use of straps. Without being restrained in the seats, infants can easily tip, fall and climb out of them, leading to major injuries. Some supermarkets do not even offer straps on the seats and others which do, do not maintain them and most straps are often broken, missing or not fit for purpose.","additional_details":"It should be made law in Wales that all trolley seats have straps that are regularly maintained and in working order to prevent babies and toddlers sustaining easily avoidable, potentially life threatening injuries.","state":"rejected","signature_count":9,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-01-02T12:04:40.956Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T14:23:03.899Z","rejected_at":"2022-07-06T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2022-01-05T12:12:08.042Z","closed_at":"2022-07-05T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-01-02T12:08:59.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T14:23:02.679Z","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"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245175,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245175.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Deliver Magor and Undy Walkway Station, part of the Burns Delivery Programme, as a quick win.","background":"We urge the Welsh Government to expedite the opening of Magor and Undy Walkway Station, as a ‘quick win’ in the delivery of the lord Burns report. The station is needed now, with the population of Magor with Undy rapidly expanding and shortly becoming a town. \r\nMagor Action Group on Rail (M.A.G.O.R.) has been campaigning for 10 years to restore a railway station to the communities of Magor and Undy. It has had massive community support and the full backing of local politicians in the County, Senedd and from our MP. This resulted in it being included in the Burns Report Recommendations and its inclusion in the Burns Delivery Programme. We believe this would be a ‘quick win’ because it is a technically simple and cost-effective element of the plan.\r\n \r\nThe full history of the campaign is available on our website - magorstation.co.uk. \r\n\r\n","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":297,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-05-15T08:03:30.744Z","updated_at":"2026-04-15T10:59:29.010Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-05-24T15:12:10.610Z","closed_at":"2022-06-27T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2025-10-20T10:05:51.082Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-17T09:53:51.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-06-23T11:54:31.000Z","referred_at":"2022-06-28T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-15T10:59:29.005Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"transport","name":"Transport"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245159,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245159.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Agree 105 day occupancy, not 182 days, to distinguish holiday let businesses from second homes","background":"As part of its tax policy to limit the number of second homes, Welsh Government wishes to better distinguish between legitimate furnished holiday lets and second homes.  The draft Order, despite contrary advice from its own consultation, raises the level of occupancy required for business status from 70 to 182.  This is unachievable for most FHLs, which will either close or be reclassfied as second homes as a result.  We propose a threshold of 105 days, a 50% rise, in line with HMRC definitions.","additional_details":"Wales Tourism Alliance, UK Hospitality Cymru and the Professional Association of Self Caterers have gathered evidence from c.1500 small Welsh businesses to show the damaging unintended consequences to Welsh livelihoods and communities of a 182 day threshold.  It indicates that it will not achieve its policy intention of limiting second homes, but that it will reduce the number of local Welsh businesses.  The report and supporting body of evidence supporting this petition can be found at https://www.pascuk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/UKH.WTA_.PASC-BoE-1500-080422.docx\r\n\r\nThe draft Order is the Non-Domestic Rating (Definition of Domestic Property) (Wales) Order 2022","state":"completed","signature_count":3332,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2022-04-22T09:41:08.170Z","updated_at":"2026-04-15T11:00:50.110Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-04-27T08:28:54.348Z","closed_at":"2022-06-23T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2022-12-05T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-22T11:15:31.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-27T15:27:41.000Z","referred_at":"2022-06-25T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-15T11:00:50.101Z","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":245033,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245033.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Keep nightclubs open most covid cases are below the age of 18","background":"Most cases of covid 19 are the younger generation under the age of 18 but again the hospitality and nightclubs get the brunt of it.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":19,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-12-21T11:15:26.260Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T14:25:08.046Z","rejected_at":"2022-06-25T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2021-12-23T08:13:59.041Z","closed_at":"2022-06-23T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-12-21T11:18:49.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T14:25:04.825Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"culture","name":"Culture"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":245034,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245034.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Revert the new 'Work From Home' regulations as they are completely unworkable!","background":"The Welsh Government has now introduced a new 'regulation' that will fine individuals for going into work if they cannot work from home! They have not provided ANY official list of reason that are exempt and therefore cannot enforce a rule that is unenforceable! There are going to be factors such as mental health, physical health, internet abilities, number of people in one property working, the list goes on! I am calling for this draconian and down right offensive rule to be removed immediately!","additional_details":"There are plenty of reason a worker would not find it reasonable to work from home even if it physically possible to do so. This includes their mental health, we have already been doing this for almost 2 years. Another is not having the correct setup at home to do this without affecting posture. This will lead to other conditions such as back and neck pain, RSI from not sitting at a proper desk. There is also the issue around broadband capabilities. Yes, many people have fibre broadband but if there are 3-4 working at home on a 40-50mbps link that will seriously hamper all of them. Then you have the space issue along with this. Many people are currently working on their laps in living rooms or in kitchens and not at a dedicated workspace. This will no longer be tolerated! I am calling for Mark Drakeford to start being a leader of the people as per the Labour Mantra of 'For the many not the few'! Lastly, people don't have the money for this as it is! So where is it going to come from?","state":"rejected","signature_count":32,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-12-21T12:32:03.498Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T14:24:56.296Z","rejected_at":"2022-06-25T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2021-12-23T07:58:15.150Z","closed_at":"2022-06-23T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-12-21T12:34:29.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-09T14:24:54.662Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"}]}}]}