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We have been locked down long enough, let us celebrate and support Wales in their quest for a 2021 Grand Slam","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":29,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-03-13T16:06:59.690Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T15:22:26.752Z","rejected_at":"2021-03-22T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2021-03-16T15:50:19.442Z","closed_at":"2021-03-20T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-03-13T16:28:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T15:22:25.665Z","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":244176,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244176.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Provide emergency COVID-19 funding to support aquatic facilities and swimming pools in Wales","background":"Swim Wales recorded 500,000 people accessing swimming pools every week for a wide range of aquatic activity across Wales pre COVID - Learn to swim lessons, School Swimming (drowning prevention) Public Health & Fitness Swimming, Club Swimming, Competitions, Galas and Events not to mention Wales National Squad preparation for the 2020 Olympics and 2022 Commonwealth Games.","additional_details":"Swimming pools re opened after 5 months of closure with restrictions on 10th August 2020 and the resulting financial implications across Local Authorities, Community Leisure Trusts and Facility Operators are huge, putting the future of facilities in Wales at risk.\r\n\r\nA survey of 38 Operators in Wales by Swim Wales in September 2020 estimates that the losses to date are in the region of £30 million pounds with further losses in the weeks and months ahead.","state":"rejected","signature_count":14,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2020-09-15T12:41:29.602Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T09:37:16.893Z","rejected_at":"2021-03-18T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2020-09-16T13:37:09.689Z","closed_at":"2021-03-16T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-09-15T16:42:17.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T09:37:15.978Z","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":244178,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244178.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Close the schools! Keep our children safe.\r\nDue to the rise in covid. Save our future","background":"Since schools and other non-essential buildings have opened back up as Covid has started to rise again. \r\nBy closing the schools and home-schooling or even video call lessons we are helping keep Covid at bay we are helping save our NHS, our family members and our future! \r\nThere are many ways to teach children without putting them and other at risk. \r\nClose the school. 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They may not have any complex conditions, but without some form of optical aid, they are unable to see clearly. It is also recommended to visit an optician every 2 years if this is the case.\r\n\r\nFor people without complex conditions, over the age of 18 and need to wear glasses, they are not available for free despite being necessary to see.","additional_details":"They can cost as much as £70, and in some cases higher, for basic glasses, and this is made even worse by the fact the eye test itself is also charged for on top. It's simply not right nor fair for people who need to wear glasses to have to fork out their own money to be able to see.\r\n\r\nIt feels more like an added form of taxation for the privilege of being able to see properly, something many people may take for granted as they do not need to wear glasses at all.\r\n\r\nIt treats eyesight like a luxury product, as if it's something people can live without. In reality, for people who need to wear glasses, not being able to do so can lead to far worse conditions resulting in full blindness, which is devastating for people.\r\n\r\nThe eye test and prescription glasses should be free once every 2 years for those who need them.","state":"rejected","signature_count":30,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2020-09-11T09:40:14.031Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T09:33:56.403Z","rejected_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2020-09-14T11:52:10.876Z","closed_at":"2021-03-14T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-09-11T10:01:37.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T09:33:55.394Z","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":244164,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244164.json"},"attributes":{"action":"The Welsh Government to put in place a dedicated disability Minister within the next term of Government.","background":"With one in five people here in Wales living with a disability according to ONS. It has never been more important for Wales to become a truly inclusive nation for all it citizens. We want Wales to become the first devolved nation to have it own dedicated disability Minister. With a dedicated minister focusing on disability can we make bigger strives towards, a fairer employment system, more opportunities for disabled students and greater support for mental health.","additional_details":"Examples of statistics of disability in Wales. \r\n\r\n(1)Over one in five people of working age in Wales have a disability.\r\n\r\n(2)21 per cent of rail stations in Wales do not have step-free access, and at the current rate stations will not be accessible till 2070.\r\n\r\n(3)1 in 4 people have a mental health problem.\r\n\r\n(4)330,000 unemployed disabled people last year. Last year 81.8% Non-disabled people were employed compared to 53.2% of disabled people at the same time from ONS (U.K)\r\n\r\nThese are just a few examples of why having a dedicated disability minister within the Welsh Government can sort these matters surrounding disability within Wales. \r\n\r\n(1)https://statswales.gov.wales/Catalogue/Equality-and-Diversity/Disability/summaryofeconomicactivityinwales-by-yeardisabledstatus-fromapril2013 \r\n\r\n(2)Leonard Cheshire. Trains for All Campaign, 2019\r\n\r\n(3)ONS, Psychiatric Morbidity, 2007\r\n\r\n(4)https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/disability/bulletins/disabilityandemploymentuk/2019","state":"completed","signature_count":315,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2020-09-07T15:31:26.164Z","updated_at":"2026-04-17T08:47:23.591Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-09-14T16:31:23.327Z","closed_at":"2021-03-14T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-09-19T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-09-07T15:37:37.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-09-14T20:56:17.000Z","referred_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-17T08:47:23.585Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"constitution","name":"Constitution"},{"code":"equality","name":"Equality and Human Rights"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244161,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244161.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Stop local authorities from wasting money on speed humps","background":"Catch speeders instead of actually punishing all drivers. Speed humps to the law abiding citizen are a total inconvenience, they damage vehicles, cause noise pollution, cause air pollution through drivers slowing down & then accelerating, cause accidents & many near misses through drivers avoiding certain sections of the hump & are totally useless as the 'type' of driver they are put there for just fly over them at the same speed as if they weren't there so therefore a total waste of money.","additional_details":"I live on a section of road where in a mile there are 15-20 so I can verify the points above.  instead of these wasteful items perhaps other ways of catching the offenders such as mobile camera units in the desired areas to punish the offenders not the rest of the driving population.","state":"rejected","signature_count":25,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2020-09-07T09:01:14.062Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T09:33:17.429Z","rejected_at":"2021-03-13T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2020-09-11T11:32:29.042Z","closed_at":"2021-03-11T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-09-07T12:50:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T09:33:15.664Z","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":244758,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244758.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Match the funding for small businesses during lockdown with England - including the restart grant","background":"In Wales, small businesses have received the smallest level of funding of all UK nations during the third national lockdown - despite being locked down for longer.\r\n\r\nAs of today, Rishi Sunak also announced a restart grant for small businesses to help with re-opening of businesses. \r\n\r\nI urge the welsh government to support our smallest businesses properly, and match the grants provided to small business owners in other uk nations.","additional_details":"Rishi Sunak - budget March 2021\r\n\r\nComparison of funding of all UK nations for lockdown 3 is available by checking each nations funding on government websites.","state":"completed","signature_count":2458,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-03-03T18:11:03.565Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T13:59:10.098Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-03-04T13:05:33.508Z","closed_at":"2021-03-09T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-07-15T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-03-03T19:36:17.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-03-04T14:27:17.000Z","referred_at":"2021-03-11T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T13:59:10.091Z","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":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244720,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244720.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Fully open schools for all ages in Wales as the next step from 15th March","background":"Children have had a disrupted  education for nearly a year. They haven't been to school since before Christmas. Strain on their mental health is culminating.\r\nThey were promised to be a priority yet now when covid cases are falling we see the opening of nonessential shops being considered before all children returning to school. \r\nSome are now at breaking point and cannot face another 6 weeks home learning without hope/date for returning.\r\nDon't let the Welsh children down! Open all school years.","additional_details":"Many children are suffering not only educationally but emotionally as well. Yet it looks like this is being disregarded and the detrimental effects that school closures have on children are being ignored.","state":"completed","signature_count":2094,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-02-20T10:39:58.138Z","updated_at":"2021-05-10T08:54:27.399Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-02-22T13:03:48.185Z","closed_at":"2021-03-09T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-20T10:50:17.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-22T15:19:27.000Z","referred_at":"2021-03-11T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-10T08:54:27.395Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"education","name":"Education"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244739,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244739.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow safe, socially-distanced watersports during coronavirus lockdowns","background":"Outdoor activities and exercise are hugely beneficial to people’s mental and physical health. Blue space: canals, rivers, lakes, and coast are precious and safe sources of well-being, currently denied to us in Wales. As a result many of us are suffering from real mental health challenges. \r\n\r\nWe call on the Welsh Government to remove the phrase that suggests all water sports are banned during lockdown and allow access to local blue space provided travel restrictions are followed.","additional_details":"We all agree that in lockdown we should “avoid activities that involve a significant degree of risk” whatever the environment where these are undertaken, in order to protect the emergency services. However we ask the Welsh Government remove the phrase that suggests all water sports fall into this category. Water-based activities such as kayaking, canoeing, surfing, SUP and outdoor swimming can provide excellent and safe exercise along with huge mental health benefits.\r\n\r\nWe call on the Welsh Government to reword this FAQ to read simply: “As one of the purposes of the restrictions is to reduce pressure on the Welsh NHS you should avoid activities that involve a significant degree of risk.”","state":"completed","signature_count":1447,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-02-25T08:34:16.143Z","updated_at":"2021-05-10T08:54:35.710Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-02-26T09:50:07.028Z","closed_at":"2021-03-09T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-25T10:07:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-26T10:38:47.000Z","referred_at":"2021-03-11T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-10T08:54:35.706Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"culture","name":"Culture"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244566,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244566.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow new adoptive parents to form a support bubble in alert level 4","background":"Allow new adoptive parents to form support bubbles in any move to do so for new parents with children under one years old.","additional_details":"I have just come across a petition to allow parents of children under the age of 1 to form a support bubble. The petition specifically states 'Mums who gave birth in 2020' as it is recognized that being a new mum is difficult even under normal circumstances. This new rule would be the same as the rule that is currently in place across England.\r\n \r\nUnfortunately, overlooks new adoptive parents who may be extremely new to parenthood but with children over the age of one. Adopting a baby under one is very rare as almost all children in the care system are over 12 months by the time they are placed with their forever family. Adoption is a gruelling process and during early placement it is vital that parents of adopted children have the support of loved ones to ease the transition into parenthood while creating a bond with a new child.","state":"completed","signature_count":387,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2020-12-23T17:53:05.188Z","updated_at":"2021-05-10T08:55:02.930Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-01-04T14:59:02.453Z","closed_at":"2021-03-09T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-23T18:00:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-04T17:20:47.000Z","referred_at":"2021-03-11T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-10T08:55:02.926Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"children-and-young-people","name":"Children and Young People"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244745,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244745.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Re-open the Welsh hospitality sector by 12 April 2021","background":"With proposed easing for Welsh holidays and the UK government’s exit strategy, we believe it is now time for the permanent re-opening of this economically and socially invaluable sector.\r\n- NHS alert level has been dropped due to lesser threat\r\n- Wales has administered highest percentage of vaccine first doses\r\n- Lowest cases per 100,000 among UK nations at 75.4 per 100,000 - comparable to rates seen in September - plus other currently satisfied criteria means Wales now falls into alert level 2","additional_details":"Many Welsh pubs are the hub of the community providing a place where people can drop in and talk to other members of their local community which helps them feel less isolated. This benefit to people is specifically found in “the local” and often overlooked\r\n\r\nHospitality includes pubs, restaurants and cafes which attract members from every section of society and provides an invaluable source of income to its wider supply chain. Giving a date of 12 April will allow time for these vital companies to procure and manufacture the supplies that will be needed for the re-opening of venues\r\n\r\nLast year, Wales re-opened after England which saw Welsh revenue go over the border\r\n\r\nSo far, hospitality will have been closed for two Easters, 2 Bank Holidays, Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas and New Year, St Dwynwen’s, Valentine’s, 6 Nations and also St Patrick’s and St David’s Day. \r\n\r\nMany businesses will not survive unless the re-opening of hospitality is expedited","state":"completed","signature_count":157,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-02-26T16:30:09.407Z","updated_at":"2026-04-17T08:44:06.657Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-03-01T11:57:33.849Z","closed_at":"2021-03-09T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-07-15T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-26T18:46:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-03-02T10:12:07.000Z","referred_at":"2021-03-11T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-17T08:44:06.648Z","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":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"culture","name":"Culture"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244694,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244694.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Provide a road map for how weddings can progress in Wales","background":"The Prime Minister stated that weddings should begin getting back to normal after Easter, however no guidance has been given in Wales.\r\n\r\nIt is important for the economy that weddings are allowed to begin again and to include receptions. However, as weddings take months to plan couples and business involved in the wedding sector require clear guidance on how to expect weddings to take place over the coming months.","additional_details":"In 2017 approximately 13,197 weddings took place (office of national statistics). \r\n95% of couples have postponed their weddings with many of these scheduled for this year on top of those who planned to marry this year. (UK wedding task force)\r\n\r\nIt is therefore important to provide clear guidance at the soonest opportunity to help boost the economy through allowing weddings to include receptions. \r\n\r\nThis should include numbers being dictated by capacity of the venue taking into consideration social distancing and allowing for mass testing of all guests before attending the wedding /event.","state":"completed","signature_count":1273,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-02-05T22:37:59.286Z","updated_at":"2021-05-10T08:54:54.441Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-02-08T13:36:18.736Z","closed_at":"2021-03-09T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-05T22:41:37.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-08T19:00:07.000Z","referred_at":"2021-03-11T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-10T08:54:54.437Z","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":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"culture","name":"Culture"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244737,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244737.json"},"attributes":{"action":"To open outside gyms and sport in Wales the same as England March 29th","background":"We run a gym In Burry Port, we have 8000 square feet outside, and  have had enormously positive feedback from these socially distanced outside sessions, lockdown  has taken it's toll on many members, raising anxiety, stress, fear and depression. They all say that our outside sessions kept these conditions at bay and actually helped them enormously through a very difficult time. Their impact on mental and physical health cannot be overstated, and would be a massive boost for Welsh community life.","additional_details":"SAGE Scientists, who advise the UK government say outside exercise is safe and recommend everyone exercise once a day. We practice this with full temperature testing, sanitisation of all equipment used in between sessions, and everyone handles their own equipment. Surely it is far better to exercise in a controlled professional environment boosting a community's health. Local sports teams also observed these strict conditions throughout the times they were allowed to play, and a positive welsh government response will have a very powerful impact on children and adults in Wales. School sport in England for example starts march 8th, again on scientist advice, Let's get Wales going again and not fall behind England again.","state":"completed","signature_count":272,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-02-24T18:36:14.937Z","updated_at":"2021-05-10T08:54:10.043Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-02-26T14:59:52.326Z","closed_at":"2021-03-09T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-24T19:49:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-26T17:55:17.000Z","referred_at":"2021-03-11T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-10T08:54:10.038Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"culture","name":"Culture"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244751,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244751.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Provide a date for the return of Organised Children's Activities for Babies & Toddlers","background":"Between September and December 2020, we were able to bring face to face classes back to indoor settings, fully following Welsh Government Legislation.\r\n\r\nWe had no outbreaks at classes and were extremely diligent and proactive about providing a safe environment for classes, whilst also providing all the benefits that classes can bring to Parents & Carers and their young children.\r\n\r\nWe are still running online classes but we need a date to be able to bring face to face classes back.","additional_details":"Young children have often been overlooked in this pandemic, as have their parents.\r\nWe have been massively concerned about Parents being isolated and the effect on their mental health during the last year.\r\n\r\nWith families living further apart, a vital part of building their support network is to be able to meet other parents with young children, in a safe and welcoming environment.\r\nThere has been a chance to do this at online Baby classes, but trying to connect with people you haven’t met yet can be hard.\r\n\r\nYoung children who don’t attend private nursery have missed out on the opportunity and all the benefits of socialising with babies and children, a massive part of their development. \r\n\r\nThey have also missed out on the chance to explore and to benefit from developmental activities, plus activities  which boost bonding between parent and child.\r\n\r\nParents really need us to be able to bring back safely our classes.\r\n\r\nWe also, as a sector, need this for our businesses to remain viable.","state":"completed","signature_count":1756,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-02-27T15:01:23.016Z","updated_at":"2026-04-17T09:06:00.266Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-03-02T12:01:37.995Z","closed_at":"2021-03-09T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-07-15T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-27T15:49:57.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-03-02T14:01:57.000Z","referred_at":"2021-03-11T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-17T09:06:00.261Z","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":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"children-and-young-people","name":"Children and Young People"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244698,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244698.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Provide business rates holiday to holiday home sites in wales, the same as england","background":"In March 2020 the UK Government announced a rates holiday for hospitality and leisure industry. alongside Scotland, the welsh government then set up rates relief for businesses under the rateable value of 500k. Quite a few holiday sites were excluded from the rates holiday, due to their rateable value over 500k. The majority of these sites split the rates bill between its caravan owners, which we would not be able to benefit from the relief at this troubling time and are desperately in need of it. we all respect the Welsh government choice to close borders and restrict the amount of transmission. But in return we would like to request the help of the welsh government by applying the no cap rate limit to the rates, to assist holiday home owners, due to not being able to access it. so we get the same rules that England have applied.","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":640,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-02-07T19:44:29.262Z","updated_at":"2026-04-17T08:49:12.282Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-02-15T09:49:54.761Z","closed_at":"2021-03-09T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-07-15T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-07T20:26:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-15T10:29:27.000Z","referred_at":"2021-03-11T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-17T08:49:12.276Z","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":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244697,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244697.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Require all schools to provide daily live / recorded teaching to all pupils not returning to school","background":"There are still schools claiming there are insurmountable barriers to providing lessons, five weeks into the term and for seven weeks of this academic year. This is no longer acceptable. Our children must all be given equal access to education.  Solutions to those barriers must be found and all pupils must be taught.","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":308,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-02-06T13:14:59.743Z","updated_at":"2026-04-17T09:00:17.133Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-02-11T12:05:28.135Z","closed_at":"2021-03-08T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-07-15T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-06T13:34:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-11T16:36:27.000Z","referred_at":"2021-03-10T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-17T09:00:17.130Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"education","name":"Education"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244630,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244630.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ensure Student Nurses get paid for clinical placements during Covid-19 Pandemic","background":"Over recent days, the English government has announced student nurses to be paid under the emergency standards, however, this is not the case for Welsh students as Wales opted out of the standard. It has been suggested student nurses should not be under financial pressure, however, students cannot move between jobs as it is not recommended due to increased risk of spreading the virus. In addition, Welsh hospitals are under the same amount of pressure as English hospitals.","additional_details":"https://heiw.nhs.wales/covid-19/\r\n\r\nhttps://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/education-standards/current-emergency-and-recovery-programme-standards-january-2021.pdf","state":"rejected","signature_count":543,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-15T11:38:50.857Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T15:00:42.682Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-20T09:19:29.049Z","opened_at":"2021-01-18T12:25:36.100Z","closed_at":"2021-03-08T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-15T11:44:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-18T13:07:27.000Z","referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T15:00:40.342Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"withdrawn","details":""},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"education","name":"Education"},{"code":"health","name":"Health and Care Services"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244150,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244150.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Cap all Welsh county council tax at 3%. A referendum of the public must take place to exceed 3%","background":"Living in Conwy county most of my life, born in Rhyl of Welsh parents and now retired we like everyone else had to suffer a 14.5% council tax increase the last 2 years. It's getting to the point where people living in Wales will either have to downsize their homes or move to England where the capping of such tax is still in force. This along with the Welsh Government soon to have control of 50% of our income tax will drive people and businesses out of Wales.","additional_details":"The council tax for 2 pensioners living together in a standard property they built themselves now removes over 1/6 of their total pensions income. Then currently £1000 of their total pension income is further taxed at 20%.","state":"completed","signature_count":524,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2020-09-01T10:34:26.493Z","updated_at":"2021-05-10T08:53:54.180Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-09-07T14:50:25.070Z","closed_at":"2021-03-07T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-09-04T20:43:17.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-09-07T18:31:57.000Z","referred_at":"2021-03-09T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-10T08:53:54.178Z","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":"local-government","name":"Local Government"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244727,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244727.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Resume team sports for children in line with England on March 29th 2021","background":"It has been announced in England today that team sports for children are planned to resume from March 29th 2021. (Reliant on four conditions that must be met at each phase of lockdown easing). Currently though there has been no mention from Welsh Government of a return date for team sports in Wales.","additional_details":"Children have had to stay at home since December 20th with limited exercise or interaction with their friends and team mates. This has been a very challenging time with less opportunity to be outdoors during the winter months with physical and mental health being tested. Children have had a very difficult time during the Covid 19 lockdowns with their daily lives being severely disrupted. It’s imperative that alongside the return of pupils to face to face learning in schools that in addition Welsh Government prioritise children getting active again as soon as possible.\r\n\r\nThis petition is requesting Welsh Government address this issue at the next 3 weekly review on March 12th 2021.\r\n\r\nPlease announce a roadmap similar to England offering clear and obvious date/s for the return of children’s team sports in Wales.","state":"completed","signature_count":68,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-02-22T11:18:30.704Z","updated_at":"2021-05-10T08:53:39.383Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-02-24T11:39:49.476Z","closed_at":"2021-03-05T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-22T12:46:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-24T20:47:07.000Z","referred_at":"2021-03-07T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-10T08:53:39.378Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"children-and-young-people","name":"Children and Young People"},{"code":"culture","name":"Culture"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244156,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244156.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Adapt the teacher training syllabus to include Transformational Coaching and Emotional Intelligence","background":"A survey has found that up to  33.6% of teachers have said they planned to leave the profession. Adding the proposed subjects to the syllabus will give teachers a new skill-set to support with current pressures & also enable our next generation of children to develop resilience & to better understand their emotions. Neuroscience is evolving & evidence points to a much needed change. This will firmly impact the mental health of our next generation of children & Educators.","additional_details":"A lack of education towards our own internal systems & thought processes, is causing a rise in poor mental health. As times change, we must adapt. As an Ex Teacher, I understand the pressures that the system is under. Learning the strong skills of emotional intelligence, the soft skills of ‘Language Alchemy’ & transformational coaching will not only equip the teachers to manage the stressors of the role, but also support building mental fortitude. They can then pass these tools on to pupils, creating a new culture of self-awareness. \r\n\r\nThey will understand: \r\n* The impact of language on the body & the deep-rooted questioning techniques that will allow them to self-coach through pressures & also teach our children how to self-coach\r\n* Clearing negative language loops\r\n* Understanding the components of our habits \r\n* Reframe their internal dialogue: to become strategic with their thought patterns & release negative emotions\r\n* Coach others during pivotal moments & downward spirals: in a calm manner.\r\n\r\nhttps://senedd.wales/laid%20documents/cr-ld11338/cr-ld11338-e.pdf","state":"completed","signature_count":193,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2020-09-03T12:31:14.705Z","updated_at":"2026-04-17T09:01:14.930Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-09-04T11:15:24.929Z","closed_at":"2021-03-04T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-09-03T12:35:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-09-08T06:52:57.000Z","referred_at":"2021-03-06T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-17T09:01:14.929Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244689,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244689.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Consider Special Education as essential","background":"Current guidance states special education can stay open “where possible”. This is a petition to request the Government reconsider this so all learners have the option to attend school during lockdown rather than a select few.\r\n \r\nPeople with special educational needs are really struggling with new life and the disruption of their routines. For example somebody diagnosed with ASD or Autism relies on familiarity and structure. When this is broken it can cause a negative change in behaviour.","additional_details":"We can all agree we are going through a very difficult time, and it is a big change for us all but that shouldn’t mean the people who need extra support should have to suffer. I have 2 family members that attend special schools and they are both experiencing very negative effects of being out of school, which is also hard for the people around them doing their absolute best to console them.","state":"rejected","signature_count":11,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-31T02:44:52.516Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T15:13:25.417Z","rejected_at":"2021-03-04T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2021-02-01T14:18:53.172Z","closed_at":"2021-03-02T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-31T02:51:37.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T15:13:23.813Z","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":"education","name":"Education"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244680,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244680.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Award year 10&12 pupils a mark equivalent to a centre assessed grade ranked to their ability.","background":"Recent decisions by the government and qualifications wales have meant that Year 10&12 pupils will not receive any credit for work completed since September if enrolled on a 2yr course. This petition is to urge the regulators to review this decision and allow students that would have sat unitised exams this summer to be awarded a mark equivalent to their centre assessed grade. This applies to all as level units and many subjects at gcse.","additional_details":"The current situation means increased pressure, stress and anxiety for year 10&12 pupils next year. Also at present any remote learning now seems like a waste of time to these children as might any future face to face teaching before the summer break.","state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-28T08:05:56.280Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T15:06:39.107Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-28T15:47:15.569Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2021-03-01T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-28T08:08:17.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T15:06:37.846Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"Another petition calling for this is already collecting signatures: \r\n\r\nEnsure that centre assessment grades contribute towards final GCSE and A Level grades  https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244657\r\n\r\nYou are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition."},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244672,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244672.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make the Senedd election fair - allow political leafleting during lockdown","background":"We call on the Welsh Government to make sure the next Senedd election is free and fair, by letting political campaigners hand-deliver leaflets safely during lockdown.\r\n\r\nEvery voter must have a fair chance to hear from their candidates and come to an informed decision about how to vote. Delivering leaflets is the most accessible way for candidates to let people know where they stand. Banning political leafleting would hand an unfair advantage to the biggest parties with more money and influence.","additional_details":"Chloe Smith, the UK Government Constitution Minister, has announced that political leafleting by volunteers is not allowed under England's lockdown rules. This is despite no restrictions being placed on the Royal Mail, other delivery companies, and commercial leafleting by businesses.\r\n\r\nThe Census is also due to go ahead in March, despite this requiring thousands of workers to deliver leaflets and knock on doors across the country, reminding people to complete and return their Census form.\r\n\r\nWe are already in a period where political party spending is regulated by law ahead of the scheduled Senedd elections. This regulation is in place in the expectation that parties would now be campaigning.\r\n\r\nDuring a pandemic, safety is paramount. But if the election is to go ahead in May, the Welsh Government must not stop political activists from campaigning, provided they take safety precautions as they do so. Banning political leafleting would throw the fairness of any election into question.","state":"completed","signature_count":93,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-25T09:20:51.666Z","updated_at":"2021-05-10T08:53:30.956Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-01-26T19:11:25.811Z","closed_at":"2021-03-01T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-25T10:15:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-27T12:17:17.000Z","referred_at":"2021-03-03T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-10T08:53:30.953Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"constitution","name":"Constitution"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244278,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244278.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Instigate an Independent Judicial Inquiry into Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board","background":"On the 15-17 January 2019 a report from both the Royal College of Midwives and Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists led to the bringing to light of serious and distressing incidences in the maternity provision under the control of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.\r\n\r\nWe request a Judicial Inquiry as to how the major failure in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board maternity services occurred.\r\n\r\nWe request this Judicial Inquiry as it is not within the remit of the Welsh Parliament requested review by the Independent Maternity Services Oversight Panel to find out what brought about this failure.","additional_details":"\"The assessors found a service working under extreme pressure and under sub-optimal clinical and managerial leadership. The identification by the Health Board of the under-reporting of SIs had resulted in increased internal and external scrutiny, highlighting that basic governance processes were not yet properly in place. The service was also expected to imminently merge two separate consultant led units onto one site with a freestanding midwifery led unit on the other site, with no evidence that clinical teams were engaged and supportive of this decision and process. This was compounded by a shortfall in the midwifery establishment, sub-optimal senior clinical leadership, a significant use of locum medical staff at both junior and consultant level and a lack of established standards of practice.\"\r\n\r\nhttps://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2019-04/review-of-maternity-services-at-cwm-taf-health-board_0.pdf","state":"completed","signature_count":126,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2020-10-21T17:12:44.115Z","updated_at":"2026-04-17T09:02:11.690Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-28T08:25:50.474Z","closed_at":"2021-03-01T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-09-19T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-24T08:25:37.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-28T15:19:17.000Z","referred_at":"2021-03-03T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-17T09:02:11.686Z","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":244644,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244644.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Revise the guidance for Free School Meals, removing the option for delivery of food parcels","background":"Awful images of English food parcels have been circulated, resulting in Westminster committing to provide vouchers for all. In Wales there are still 3 Councils handing out food parcels. Families have shared images of parcels where there is little choice, not meeting dietary requirements and reports of mouldy fresh produce. Some parents are missing deliveries due  to work, leaving children hungry.\r\n\r\nI know the stigma of FSM, it's time to empower families to choose what their children eat.","additional_details":"The guidance that best supports families is to commit to BACS payments as default, with the provision of vouchers where requested.\r\n\r\nThe Bevan Foundation recommends all local authorities should provide cash payments to avoid problems with the quality and quantity of food in food parcels as well as stigma.\r\n\r\nThe Child Poverty Action Group outline why cash first:\r\n* Cash gives people dignity by removing the stigma that often comes with using in-kind support or vouchers\r\n* Cash payments provide choice and control by enabling families to use support in a way that works best for them, enabling them to meet the multiple needs that they have. \r\n* Cash is the preferred option for most low-income families.\r\n* Cash removes the complex or expensive arrangements with suppliers of in-kind support.\r\n* Cash payments allow families better value for money \r\n* Boost to the local economy as more likely spent with local, independent retailers, rather than supermarkets.","state":"completed","signature_count":205,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-18T13:11:50.478Z","updated_at":"2026-04-17T09:05:14.246Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-01-20T13:04:48.397Z","closed_at":"2021-02-28T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-09-19T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-19T11:02:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-28T12:37:07.000Z","referred_at":"2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-17T09:05:14.236Z","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":"communities-and-housing","name":"Communities and Housing"},{"code":"education","name":"Education"},{"code":"local-government","name":"Local Government"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244654,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244654.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Do not delay the Senedd elections in May 2021.","background":"For reasons related to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Welsh Government is pursuing emergency legislation that would allow it to delay the upcoming Senedd elections.\r\n\r\nWe do not agree with this - the Welsh Government and all Senedd politicians need to be held accountable for their records over the last term and particularly over their handling of Covid-19.  We ask the Government to concentrate its efforts on holding a safe election, ensured by postal voting and an accelerated vaccination campaign.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":5,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-20T11:54:31.368Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T15:04:42.175Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-22T10:23:45.134Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2021-02-28T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-20T12:03:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T15:04:40.675Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"The Petitions Committee is already considering a petition on this issue:  https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244421\r\n\r\nThe Committee will consider the petition at its meeting on 9 February 2021."},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244624,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244624.json"},"attributes":{"action":"COVID-19 Weekly testing for staff caring for people with complex medical health needs","background":"Our daughter Olivia is 17yrs old, has complex medical health needs and requires 24hr care. She is being put at risk on a daily basis of catching this deadly virus with no testing in place!! \r\n\r\nPlease, please sign!!!! The community staff mentioned are frontline workers looking after the vulnerable, they do all personal care and most tasks in the home that is required in the hospital environment.","additional_details":"NHS sites have weekly testing\r\nCare homes have weekly testing\r\nSpecial school residential homes have weekly testing\r\n\r\nI have contacted PHW, they have referred to our local health board but they have REFUSED to protect Olivia and test her staff!!","state":"completed","signature_count":50,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-13T09:28:24.560Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T13:56:53.216Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-01-14T13:20:22.213Z","closed_at":"2021-02-28T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-09-12T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-13T10:05:17.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-22T22:01:17.000Z","referred_at":"2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T13:56:53.213Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"social-care","name":"Social Care"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244678,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244678.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban the hand-delivery of political leaflets during lockdown","background":"We call on the Welsh Government to ensure voters are safe from any political hand delivery of leaflets in the run up to the next Senedd election  during lockdown.\r\n\r\nDelivering leaflets is unsafe and may encourage the spread of covid 19 with many political candidates travelling hundreds of miles with a team to visit thousands of households.\r\n\r\nThis would be one less concern for worried voters having unsolicited visits.\r\n\r\nWith technology and social media leafleting is outdated.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":30,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-27T10:28:33.232Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T15:06:30.132Z","rejected_at":"2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2021-01-28T08:03:51.934Z","closed_at":"2021-02-28T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-27T10:31:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T15:06:28.825Z","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":"constitution","name":"Constitution"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244647,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244647.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Review Covid Vaccination Programme","background":"Welsh Government's policy as explained by First Minister to eek out delivery of the Vaccination Programme to ensure supplies last until next vaccine delivery. In addition to ensure that staff in vaccination centres are not and I quote\"standing around with nothing to do\"","additional_details":"1. Continuing high levels of Covid 19 infections and deaths in Wales \r\n2.Excessive pressure on the NHS in Wales\r\n3. Recognised highly infectious new variant of Covid19 in the community\r\n\r\nThe above known issues make any delay in Vaccination Programme reckless, irresponsible , not based on any scientific evidence and most importantly would potentially put lives at risk","state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-18T17:29:53.627Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T15:03:09.172Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-19T16:14:05.239Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2021-02-28T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-18T18:05:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T15:03:06.876Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"Another petition calling for this is already collecting signatures:\r\nhttps://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244646\r\n\r\nYou are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition."},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244681,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244681.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Re-open garden centres in Wales as soon as it is possible","background":"Re-open garden centres in Wales as soon as it is possible:\r\n- Gardening keeps people at home\r\n- Gardening brings significant mental and physical benefits\r\n- Garden centres are large, airy spaces with excellent safety measures in place\r\n- The plant supply chain cannot be switched off and on. In many cases plants go to waste if they cannot reach garden centres\r\n- Online, click and collect and home deliveries are not the answer. 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It decided not to refer the petition for a debate in light of the announcement by the Welsh Government that garden centres would be able to reopen from 22 March."},"topics":[{"code":"economy-and-finance","name":"Business, Economy and Finance"},{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244679,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244679.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Fully re-open all schools immediately after February half-term","background":"Our children's education has already been hugely disrupted.\r\nChildren's mental health is suffering.\r\nChildren have a right to an education - they are never going to get this time back.\r\nRemote learning does not work for primary school children and their families.\r\nParents are under huge and unsustainable pressures to home school in addition to their work.\r\nVaccinating school staff recognises their important role and will reduce the risk of further school closures.","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":625,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-27T21:00:20.917Z","updated_at":"2021-05-10T08:53:11.447Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-01-28T16:00:15.587Z","closed_at":"2021-02-26T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-27T21:10:37.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-01T11:45:57.000Z","referred_at":"2021-02-28T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-10T08:53:11.443Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"education","name":"Education"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244662,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244662.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Workout To Help Out Scheme","background":"After the first lockdown the UK Government spent £500m on the eat out to help out scheme!\r\n\r\nThis time the focus must be on health!\r\n\r\nWith activity levels falling to an all-time low in this third lockdown & mental health figures rocketing to an all-time high we need to prioritise health post lockdown!\r\n\r\nA workout to help out scheme would be for anyone looking to attend a gym, swimming pool and leisure facilities for a day pass, class or an outdoor fitness-related activity. It could provide 50% off someone’s bill, capped at ten pounds per person.\r\n\r\nThis would be an opportunity to prioritise & improve the health of the nation post pandemic whilst relieving some of the future pressures from the NHS!","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":261,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-22T11:32:45.937Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T13:59:41.624Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-01-28T14:57:29.347Z","closed_at":"2021-02-26T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-10-03T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-22T12:20:17.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-28T16:34:27.000Z","referred_at":"2021-02-28T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T13:59:41.619Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"culture","name":"Culture"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244675,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244675.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Vaccinate all teachers in Wales now,  so that schools are ready to reopen when case numbers drop.","background":"Schools are currently closed for two reasons - to reduce transmission between pupils, but also because it’s not a safe environment for teachers to work in classrooms where social distancing is impossible. \r\n\r\nWhen case numbers drop, the Welsh Government will want to reopen schools, but unions will argue that teachers are still individually at risk. \r\n\r\nVaccinating teachers now will ensure that schools can reopen as soon as possible. \r\n\r\nPrioritising teachers means prioritising our children.","additional_details":"Less than 1% of the population of Wales are teachers. They could be vaccinated in a matter of days. \r\n\r\nTeachers are front-line key workers just like NHS doctors and nurses - they have no choice but to take a personal risk of becoming infected with Covid-19 when doing their job, because they can’t do their job in a socially-distanced way. \r\n\r\nWe are prioritising NHS workers because they have to go to work to look after sick people. We should do the same for teachers. Our children’s mental health is as important as older people’s physical health.  \r\n\r\nIt’s time for us to stand behind our teachers, and demand this for them - because only when teachers feel safe will our schools be able to reopen.","state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-25T20:36:19.384Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T15:05:53.330Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-26T14:42:20.927Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2021-02-25T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-25T21:20:17.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T15:05:51.880Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"The Petitions Committee is already considering a petition on this issue: \r\n\r\nPrioritise teachers, school and childcare staff for COVID-19 vaccination \r\n https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244527"},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244135,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244135.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Offer home study options for students with Asthma.","background":"Offer online and home study options for students with asthma or family members with health issues.  Don't force them back into college where there is no social distancing within classrooms.","additional_details":"My daughter attended 6th form college last year, attained 4 A grades at AS without regrading. Now the college are only offering so called protective bubbles. These classes or bubbles have NO social distancing. This is not a protective environment for a student with asthma or for their parent at home with numerous health issues. We have asked for our daughter to have online work from home via video link of lessons and course material but have been told they won't offer this. Basically take the risk or no A levels.","state":"rejected","signature_count":30,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2020-08-21T09:45:45.093Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T09:27:20.434Z","rejected_at":"2021-02-26T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2020-08-24T14:08:50.590Z","closed_at":"2021-02-24T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-08-21T11:15:57.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T09:27:19.431Z","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":"children-and-young-people","name":"Children and Young People"},{"code":"health","name":"Health and Care Services"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244639,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244639.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Extend stamp duty relief following the announcement of a further lockdown","background":"With the boost to the economy and increase seen in property transactions since the stamp duty holiday was implemented in Wales, an extension to this relief by tapering the end date would avoid a property cliff edge likely to be seen should we see an abrupt end to the relief support. Maybe the welsh government could consider that the relief could apply to any transactions where exchange of contracts took place prior to March 31st 2021 to allow any intended transactions to complete and benefit","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":79,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-17T19:09:38.332Z","updated_at":"2021-05-10T08:49:59.298Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-01-18T16:26:12.630Z","closed_at":"2021-02-23T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-17T19:23:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-22T16:12:17.000Z","referred_at":"2021-02-25T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-10T08:49:59.294Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"communities-and-housing","name":"Communities and Housing"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244504,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244504.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow parents of under 1 year old to form a support bubble in new Tier 4 Covid restrictions","background":"England have introduced rules to allow parents of under 1 year olds to form a support bubble with an additional household which is allowed in all tiers. I would like to petition for Wales to implement the same rules as many parents have been struggling during the restrictions to care for young children alone. The new restrictions coming in place on 28th December place Wales in tier 4 where a parent of a young child will have no support. Please follow England to support parents of young children.","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":8520,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2020-12-16T14:27:40.720Z","updated_at":"2021-05-10T08:50:19.466Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-12-17T08:00:36.956Z","closed_at":"2021-02-23T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-16T14:31:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-17T11:16:57.000Z","referred_at":"2021-02-25T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-10T08:50:19.464Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244442,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244442.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Targeted funding for residential outdoor education centres, now unable to operate for 12 months.","background":"Centres across Wales have had to close their doors to school visits for what will be at least 12 months due to government restrictions. They have received no additional funding to any other businesses yet have lost almost all their income. These centres not only provide vital educational services but large inward investment into rural parts of Wales along with many skilled jobs. Without financial support many will close leaving rural areas, local suppliers, services and trades devastated.","additional_details":"The Scottish government has announced a £2 million fund for Scottish centres to help their centres survive the pandemic. To achieve the same in Wales a £10 million package would be needed. These centres form a larger part of the economy in Wales than in Scotland. In North Wales alone the annual income of these centres is around £50 million supporting 900 jobs. The figure for Wales nationally will be more than double this.  https://www.gov.scot/news/residential-outdoor-education-centres-fund-opens/","state":"completed","signature_count":1181,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2020-11-28T17:07:04.001Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T14:03:27.606Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-12-01T11:27:19.856Z","closed_at":"2021-02-23T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-09-12T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-28T17:18:37.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-01T15:39:17.000Z","referred_at":"2021-02-25T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T14:03:27.602Z","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":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"education","name":"Education"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244267,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244267.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Reduce the fee limit for all Welsh universities due to COVID-19 requirement of distanced learning","background":"Currently full-time Welsh University students are paying £9000 per year to gain full access to all University services.\r\nDue to COVID-19 restrictions most of the learning is being done online. \r\nStudents are unable to access many of the services and equipment that would have been available prior to COVID-19.\r\nA reduced service should be reflected with reduced fees.","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":1157,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2020-10-19T20:31:44.246Z","updated_at":"2021-05-10T08:49:44.297Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-22T10:22:32.684Z","closed_at":"2021-02-23T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-19T20:50:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-01T23:22:17.000Z","referred_at":"2021-02-25T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-10T08:49:44.292Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"education","name":"Education"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244615,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244615.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow Welsh residents to travel for fishing the same as our counterparts in England","background":"Welsh anglers are fed up with being treated differently to those in England. \r\n\r\nCurrently we are not allowed to travel locally for exercise. England during tier 4 are allowed to travel and even whilst in tier 5. \r\n\r\nWe as anglers understand the dangers that are out there with the covid-19 pandemic, however anglers use this time to maintain their mental wellbeing, concentration and to reduce their stress levels. This socially distanced sport should be brought back for all.","additional_details":"https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/fishing/places-to-fish/seven-reasons-why-fishing-is-good-for-you#:~:text=Fishing%20reduces%20stress,stress%20disorder%20and%20other%20illnesses.","state":"completed","signature_count":2519,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-08T16:44:24.428Z","updated_at":"2021-05-10T08:51:45.752Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-01-11T10:59:23.425Z","closed_at":"2021-02-23T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-08T16:56:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-11T11:52:07.000Z","referred_at":"2021-02-25T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-10T08:51:45.748Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"culture","name":"Culture"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244352,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244352.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Petitions with more than 5,000 signatures should be debated not just considered for debate","background":"If you have a petition which is supported by 5000 or more the Senedd does not have to debate it, it’s only ‘considered’ for debate. \r\n\r\nThe whole reason for petitions is to put across the public voice. Currently if a petition is strongly supported with more than 5000 it is ‘considered‘ only for debate.\r\n\r\nAs it’s clear a petition with this amount of support is in the public interest, I believe it should always be debated to ensure the view of the people is taken into account.","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":69,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2020-10-26T12:01:18.950Z","updated_at":"2021-05-10T08:49:33.044Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-27T12:16:06.540Z","closed_at":"2021-02-23T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-26T12:04:37.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-02T16:16:57.000Z","referred_at":"2021-02-25T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-10T08:49:33.041Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"constitution","name":"Constitution"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244591,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244591.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Reopen gyms in Wales","background":"It’s common knowledge now that gyms are one of the few places that carry the lowest rates of infection at a mere 1.7%. Highly effective health and safety procedures are put in place and distancing is followed. Fitness will not only reduce the ever climbing rates of mental health issues and suicide rates but will also assist in keeping the country fit and healthy, mentally and physically, which is only an advantage to reducing the infection rates. Businesses and lives will be lost if we don’t act","additional_details":"As stated on the NHS Public Health Wales website, “A 2011 joint report by the Chief Medical Officers of Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Irelandlink to an external website - opens in new window found that even relatively small increases in physical activity are linked with some protection against chronic diseases.  \r\nIt also said that benefits from increasing physical activity could deliver cost savings for health a nd social care services, as well as improved productivity in the workplace, reduced congestion and pollution through active travel, and healthy development of children and young people.”\r\n• 22,000,000 (22 million) gym visits resulted in a mere 78 Covid cases\r\n\r\n• Uk gyms showing just 0.35 cases per 100,000 visits\r\n\r\n• Gyms are still only showing 1.7% percent of cases.","state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-04T19:00:19.751Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T14:34:14.973Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-05T09:36:16.364Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2021-02-20T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-04T19:39:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T14:34:13.486Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"The Petitions Committee is already considering a petition on this issue: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244240\r\n\r\nThe Committee has scheduled a Plenary debate on 13 January 2021 on petitions concerning access to facilities for sport and physical activity during lockdowns."},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244640,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244640.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Accept help and turn over all logistics, planning and delivery of the vaccination to the military.","background":"The Welsh government  has refused large scale help from the aarmed forces and has stockpiled the Pfizer vaccine instead of delivering it into arms.   We are falling behind the other members of the UK  and inevitably will not meet the targets set by the UK government.  Having the vaccine should not be a postcode lottery.  The Welsh government should be prepared to accept external help to our brilliant NHS and sprint to ensure vaccinations start to win against the infection.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":5,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-18T10:35:01.904Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T15:02:26.113Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-22T10:21:29.978Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2021-02-20T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-18T11:53:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T15:02:24.824Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"The army is already working with the NHS to provide support to the vaccination programme in Wales. Further information on this can be found below:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/armed-forces-support-for-vaccine-roll-out-in-wales\r\n\r\nhttps://www.forces.net/news/coronavirus-armed-forces-support-vaccine-rollout-across-wales\r\n\r\nhttps://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/how-military-helping-roll-out-19646451"},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244645,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244645.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow parents of young children to drive to use local parks and playgrounds during tier 4 lockdown","background":"Not all parents with young children can safely walk from the house to use parks and playgrounds e.g. when having to walk along dangerous roads or in rural areas. The benefits of exercise and play for young children are well established. Consider allowing parents of young children to drive to parks and playgrounds so that they can play and exercise within their bubble and with respect to COVID-19 guidelines.","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":58,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-18T14:22:50.515Z","updated_at":"2021-05-10T08:49:06.634Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-01-20T19:31:04.951Z","closed_at":"2021-02-18T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-18T16:36:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-07T22:26:57.000Z","referred_at":"2021-02-20T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-10T08:49:06.631Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"children-and-young-people","name":"Children and Young People"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244128,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244128.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Immediate cessation of dredging operations off the Gower coast pending evaluation of adverse effects","background":"Subsequent to the start of dredging operations in Rhossili Bay, there has been a substantial and severe depletion of sand on the adjacent Rhossili beach. This internationally-important area includes associated dune systems which will also be adversely affected by sand depletion. We call on the Welsh Government to effect an immediate cessation of dredging operations pending a scientific review of the sand depletion and its possible causes in order to avoid permanent damage and habitat loss.","additional_details":"Anecdotal evidence shows that despite relatively benign weather conditions over the summer 2020 season thus far, sand levels at Rhossili beach have suffered severe depletion. There also appears to be significantly increased numbers of mollusc shell remains (cockle, mussel, razor clam, oyster, etc.) as well as a vast increase in numbers of starfish casualties. With the impending autumn and winter storm season, the situation may become catastrophic for the extremely fragile ecosystems which depend on the presence of natural sand deposits. Whilst it may be coincidental that dredging operations have occurred at the same time as unusually high sand depletion at Rhossili, it is vital that dredging operations are put on immediate hold in order that an official scientific study has the opportunity to evaluate probable causes.","state":"completed","signature_count":63,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2020-08-17T11:41:30.501Z","updated_at":"2021-05-10T08:48:57.286Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-08-19T14:08:27.938Z","closed_at":"2021-02-17T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-08-17T14:10:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-02T10:26:07.000Z","referred_at":"2021-02-19T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-10T08:48:57.284Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"marine","name":"Marine and Fisheries"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244631,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244631.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Cancel externally set “assessments” in 2021 for GCSE’s in favour of using teacher assessed grades.","background":"Year 11 pupils have had significant disruption to their learning journey.  This has impacted negatively on their education, confidence, and mental wellbeing.\r\nThe three step assessment process was introduced prior to the tightening of restrictions and it is no longer fit for purpose.  Please bring Wales in line with England to prevent any further stress being put on our children.","additional_details":"The “internal assessments” due to take place between 22nd Feb and 23rd April have recently been cancelled pending further updates. Pupils are then expected to sit externally set assessments sometime between May and June 2021 despite teachers not even finding out the “themes” of these assessments until the beginning of the Summer Term (12th April 2021).\r\nThis is not fair on our children and it is not good enough to have so many changes and disruptions.  \r\nOur children have spent the past 4 years being inspired, guided, supported and taught by the people who know them best, including their individual abilities, capabilities, potential and ambitions.  It is only right that teachers are trusted and respected to exercise their professional judgement in making the most appropriate grade decisions for our children.","state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-15T20:16:21.891Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T15:00:51.639Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-18T10:22:21.047Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2021-02-15T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-15T20:22:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T15:00:50.387Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"Another petition calling for this is already collecting signatures:\r\n\r\nCancel external exam style assessments for GCSEs in 2021 and trust our teachers  https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244596\r\n\r\nYou are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition. \r\n"},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":200218,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200218.json"},"attributes":{"action":"The Welsh Government should re-purchase and refurbish Coleg Harlech","background":"Coleg Harlech is made up of a characteristic Admin and Theatre complex, a library, conference room, a number of lecture and computer rooms, a gym, a ten floor hall of residence, a dining hall and a clubhouse and sits in a majestic hill position adjacent to Harlech castle in Gwynedd. The college was established in 1927 as a college of further education for those from a working class background. It was sold to a private buyer in recent years, its furnishings stripped and is now up for sale again","additional_details":"Coleg Harlech is an unique concept with an unique history set in an unique historical setting; it is a Cymric national treasure that is in the process of being dismantled and sold building by building to the highest bidder for development. \r\n\r\n A post Covid-19 world is going to be a totally different world to the pre Covid-19 world we were familiar with. Economies will be destroyed - as we are already witnessing in progress, and nations and economies will need to be rebuilt. Common sense will dictate that all employable tools, in both human and constructional terms are going to be needed to rebuild nations and their economies. Coleg Harlech, if renovated to its former glory, has all the necessary requirements needed to train our unemployed in all the practical, technical and professional skills needed to re-build the structure and economy of our nation for the equal benefit and prosperity of all our people.","state":"completed","signature_count":6666,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2020-08-11T08:07:11.235Z","updated_at":"2026-04-17T09:07:05.401Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-08-14T10:20:26.251Z","closed_at":"2021-02-14T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-08-11T14:02:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-08-14T17:52:07.000Z","referred_at":"2021-02-16T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-17T09:07:05.396Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"communities-and-housing","name":"Communities and Housing"},{"code":"education","name":"Education"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244628,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244628.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Release the body cam footage for the arrest of Mohamud Hussan and the CCTV footage from the station","background":"Mohamud is claimed to have suffered multiple injuries during/after his arrest. This petition is to request that the police body cam footage from the incident is made public, as well as the CCTV footage recorded during his detention at Cardiff Bay Police Station.","additional_details":"Mohamud Hassan was arrested in his home on Friday, the 8th of January. Witnesses say that he was covered in blood with significant injuries to his face. It is claimed he received no medical care. Mohamud was released at approximately 11am the next day without charge.\r\n\r\n He told family members he was assaulted. Too tired to seek medical attention, he returned home to rest at approximately 5pm. He was found unresponsive later that day. He was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-55647699","state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-13T22:54:16.199Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T14:58:00.058Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-15T11:21:58.836Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2021-02-12T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-13T23:07:37.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T14:57:58.738Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"not-able","details":"Petitions to the Senedd must call for a specific action that falls within the powers of the Senedd or Welsh Government. \r\n\r\nSchedules 7A and 7B of the Government of Wales Act 2006 set out the issues which are ‘restricted’ or ‘reserved’ to the UK Parliament - i.e. areas where only the UK Parliament or Government, not the Senedd or Welsh Government, can act. Paragraphs 39 and 41 of Schedule 7A state that the prevention, detection and investigation of crime, and policing, are reserved to the UK Parliament and Government. \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\nFurther information about the legislative powers of the Senedd can be found here: https://senedd.wales/how-we-work/our-role/powers/"},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":200212,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200212.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Apply legislative measures now to enact the Law Commission's recommendations to abolish Leasehold","background":"On 21st July 2020 all three residential leasehold and commonhold reports were published by the Law Commission (see additional details). We believe the recommendations from these reports should be immediately enacted in Welsh law without delay to protect and improve the lives of nearly 400,000 Welsh leaseholders. It has been over eight years since Scotland lead the way in removing leasehold from their housing and with this report the Senedd now has a clear mandate to apply legislative measures.","additional_details":"https://www.lawcom.gov.uk/project/residential-leasehold-and-commonhold/ \r\n\r\nThe Law Commission published three Reports in which they recommend reforms to three areas of law:\r\n(1.) leasehold enfranchisement, which is the right for people who own property on a long lease (“leaseholders”) to buy the freehold or extend their lease\r\n(2.) the right to manage, which is a right for leaseholders to take over the management of their building without buying the freehold\r\n(3.) commonhold, which allows for the freehold ownership of flats, offering an alternative way of owning property which avoids the shortcomings of leasehold ownership.","state":"completed","signature_count":425,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2020-08-07T12:10:46.243Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T14:00:18.014Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-08-11T07:39:49.512Z","closed_at":"2021-02-11T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-10-03T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-08-07T15:14:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-08-11T12:54:17.000Z","referred_at":"2021-02-13T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T14:00:18.012Z","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":244605,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244605.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Cancel externally set ‘assessments’ in 2021 for AS and A levels and only use teacher assessed grades","background":"Students all across Wales have struggled significantly this year which has lead to low self esteem and negative mental health issues. Students have hardly been in a classroom and yet we are expected to sit externally set assessments that we still haven’t had clarity on. We are not learning in our homes, when i go to school i am are that it is time to learn but learning in our homes is a huge contrast to learning in a classroom where you are face to face with a teacher.","additional_details":"Last year we were in school for the majority of time and yet exams were still cancelled and when compared to this year where we have been pulled out of school constantly, schools have been closed and then re-opened and students have constantly been in a state of panic due to that feeling of being left in the dark and yet a form of exams which you call ‘assessments’ are still going ahead. England has now made the decision to use teacher assessed grades which is an amazing decision which shows their appreciation for the students of their country and shows respect and trust for their teachers. I believe that we should follow Englands decision to help decrease the worry that all students across Wales are currently feeling. Students are feeling at a disconnect to their government as it feels that we are not cared about, We do not know what to revise for! We do not know what is ahead of us in these “unprecedented times”! And we don’t know whether our government is with us or against us!","state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-07T10:22:39.650Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T14:53:57.513Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-08T12:43:04.951Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2021-02-10T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-07T12:41:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T14:53:55.558Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"Another petition calling for this is already collecting signatures:  https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244606\r\n\r\nYou are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition."},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244606,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244606.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Cancel externally set ‘assessments’ in 2021 for AS and A levels and only use teacher assessed grades","background":"Students all across Wales have struggled significantly this year which has led to low self-esteem and negative mental health issues. Students have hardly been in a classroom and yet we are expected to sit externally set assessments that we still haven’t had clarity on. We are not learning in our homes, when i go to school i am aware that it is time to learn but learning in our homes is a huge contrast to learning in a classroom where you are face to face with a teacher","additional_details":"Last year we were in school for the majority of time and yet exams were still cancelled and when compared to this year where we have been pulled out of school constantly, schools have been closed and then re-opened and students have constantly been in a state of panic due to that feeling of being left in the dark and yet a form of exams which you call ‘assessments’ are still going ahead. England has now made the decision to use teacher assessed grades which is an amazing decision which shows their appreciation for the students of their country and shows respect and trust for their teachers. I believe that we should follow England's decision to help decrease the worry that all students across Wales are currently feeling. Students are feeling at a disconnect to their government as it feels that we are not cared about, We do not know what to revise for! We do not know what is ahead of us in these “unprecedented times”! And we don’t know whether our government is with us or against us!","state":"completed","signature_count":8728,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2021-01-07T12:37:00.883Z","updated_at":"2021-05-10T08:48:49.443Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-01-08T09:21:00.164Z","closed_at":"2021-02-10T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-07T12:39:17.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-08T12:50:07.000Z","referred_at":"2021-02-12T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-10T08:48:49.439Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"education","name":"Education"}]}}]}