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Unless the Welsh Government start organising support with immediate effect by distributing the £59 million pounds it has for the industry then many venues will close.","additional_details":"Sadly entertainment and the arts appear to be bottom of the priorities with the Welsh Government. Very little discussion is taking place and the lack of information is only adding to the problem.\r\n\r\nPlease support the entertainment industry by signing this petition before yet another vital industry is lost in your area and more people face unemployment. 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This needs to be represented in the curriculum.\r\n\r\nThe British Empire has often been glamorised and the global impact of Britain’s colonialism downplayed. This has been reflected in the content taught.\r\n\r\nThere needs to be real and significant change. The legacies of slavery and colonialism have very real impacts on BAME communities across Britain today, and the Welsh education system needs to recognise this.","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":34736,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-06-02T15:48:39.301Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T14:24:31.270Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-06-03T10:11:09.143Z","closed_at":"2020-08-31T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-09-19T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-02T16:02:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-03T12:27:47.000Z","referred_at":"2020-09-01T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-03T20:38:07.000Z","scheduled_debate_date":"2020-11-04","debate_outcome_at":"2020-11-05T15:22:08.311Z","archived_at":"2026-04-24T14:24:31.264Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":{"debated_on":"2020-11-04","transcript_url":"https://record.senedd.wales/Plenary/6617#A61679","video_url":"http://www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Archive/ea4c626f-6b98-466c-ad64-69e3ea03a1ce?startPos=9511&autostart=True","debate_pack_url":"https://seneddresearch.blog/2020/10/30/learning-the-lessons-of-history/","overview":"The petition was debated by the Senedd in Plenary on 4 November 2020"},"topics":[{"code":"education","name":"Education"},{"code":"equality","name":"Equality and Human Rights"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":200128,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200128.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Help to Protect Music venues, and theatres.","background":"This petition to save venues, and theatres, also jobs cross Wales. Doing Covid-19 pandemic. So I’m calling for Welsh Parliament to put more funding for venues cross Wales when this pandemic is over so they can re-open again.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":22,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-06-26T19:39:04.776Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T08:51:29.608Z","rejected_at":"2020-09-01T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2020-06-29T13:22:23.461Z","closed_at":"2020-08-31T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-26T19:45:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T08:51:28.186Z","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":200126,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200126.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Give Citizens of Wales use and access to the German Track and Trace APP! We can't wait for England!","background":"The UK Government have wasted £12million on developing a Trace and Trace APP and it is no where near ready.\r\n\r\nSir Kier Starmer at Prime Ministers Questions cited a German APP which is ready and in use. As we are still part of the EU it should meet GDPR requirements.\r\n\r\nThe App will allow Wales to control Covid in a targetted way.","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":62,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-06-26T11:54:14.987Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:16:09.057Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-06-29T14:18:36.897Z","closed_at":"2020-08-31T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-10-12T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-26T11:59:17.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-01T02:35:57.000Z","referred_at":"2020-09-01T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:16:09.054Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":200119,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200119.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow pupils to wear masks in all areas of the school premises","background":"I am starting this petition to call on the Senedd to make schools let pupils wear face masks at all times (even in classroom settings). Face masks/ coverings can substantially reduce the transmission rate as shown in other countries around the world. If wearing a face mask is compulsory on public transports in England, then why shouldn’t pupils wear masks in a enclosed environment like a classroom where there are more people and spend a long period of time in there??","additional_details":"Ysgol Friars has banned the use of face masks and coverings in classrooms.","state":"completed","signature_count":97,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-06-25T15:57:53.389Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:15:59.582Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-06-26T12:26:07.291Z","closed_at":"2020-08-31T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-09-28T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-25T16:05:57.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-08-16T07:25:47.000Z","referred_at":"2020-09-01T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:15:59.579Z","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":200012,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200012.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ensure the technology of prosthetic limbs provided within the Welsh NHS is equal to the rest of the UK.","background":"We call upon the Senedd to urge the Welsh Government to ensure that funding is in place to enable limb amputees within Wales to have prosthetic technology at least equal to that which is available within the English and Scottish NHS.\r\nWe ask for the same level of support to be made available to people living in Wales.NHS Scotland has provided microprocessor prosthetics for several years and NHS England since 2016. The Welsh policy review is outstanding since 2017.","additional_details":"Petitioner's Story\r\nAs a fit nearly 60-year-old, whilst at work one Friday afternoon in March 2018 I suffered an aneurysm in my right leg. During the next 8 days I had three major operations during which a very professional team tried to save my leg, save it below the knee, and then above the knee.  The last was successful and I am left with my leg removed just above the knee. Introduced to ALAC at Rookwood my journey back to work started.  They designed and fitted a prosthetic limb and through regular physiotherapy I was walking and back in work late summer.  Thank you, brilliant service.\r\nFor several years there has been a significant discrepancy with the type of prosthetics available to disabled people of Wales. \r\nAs I will have to spend the rest of my life using a prosthetic leg I would like to be given, and I would like all amputees in Wales to be given, the same opportunity as residents of the rest of the UK. \r\nDo not discriminate. Equal the standard for Welsh disabled residents.","state":"completed","signature_count":561,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-05-13T16:46:20.671Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T14:27:41.164Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-05-15T14:11:48.999Z","closed_at":"2020-08-31T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-07-15T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-05-13T17:50:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-05-16T09:43:47.000Z","referred_at":"2020-09-01T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T14:27:41.157Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"equality","name":"Equality and Human Rights"},{"code":"health","name":"Health and Care Services"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":200109,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200109.json"},"attributes":{"action":"An independent inquiry into the 2020 flooding in Rhondda Cynon Taf so that lessons are learned.","background":"We, the undersigned, urge the Welsh Government to initiate a full, independent, open and public inquiry into the 2020 flooding of homes and businesses across Rhondda Cynon Taf, and that appropriate steps are taken to rectify any issues so that similar damage can be prevented from reoccurring. \r\n\r\n","additional_details":"\r\n\r\nPeople and businesses across Rhondda Cynon Taf need an inquiry into the flooding that has hit so many of our communities this year, with some affected three times since February. It is time for the voices and experiences of the people and businesses of Pontypridd, Treforest, Taff’s Well, Trehafod, Cilfynydd, Rhydyfelin, Nantgarw, Hawthorn, Hirwaun, Abercwmboi, Mountain Ash, Pentre, Treorchy, Treherbert, Maerdy, Porth and others to be heard, so that lessons are learned for the future.","state":"completed","signature_count":5743,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-06-22T20:45:20.625Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T14:24:43.482Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-06-24T08:58:36.940Z","closed_at":"2020-08-31T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2022-02-07T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-23T09:47:37.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-24T10:53:07.000Z","referred_at":"2020-09-01T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":"2020-08-29T09:11:07.000Z","scheduled_debate_date":"2020-12-09","debate_outcome_at":"2020-12-11T11:25:23.568Z","archived_at":"2026-04-24T14:24:43.476Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":{"debated_on":"2020-12-09","transcript_url":"https://record.assembly.wales/Plenary/11042#A62973","video_url":"http://www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Archive/a0ebf581-8d41-469d-82a2-0aae3bbc724c?startPos=12474&autostart=True","debate_pack_url":"https://business.senedd.wales/ieIssueDetails.aspx?IId=29229&Opt=3","overview":"The petition was debated by the Senedd in Plenary on 9 December 2020."},"topics":[{"code":"communities-and-housing","name":"Communities and Housing"},{"code":"environment","name":"Environment"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":200065,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200065.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Virtual On-line teacher-led lessons to be provided for all school children","background":"There is a strong possibility that social distancing will remain in place beyond September when the new school year starts.  Schools will struggle to accommodate all children returning to school. We are calling on the Welsh Government to work with Local Authorities and Teachers Unions to find a National solution for all children to receive the education they need to progress their education. This will require a combination of school and home-based learning through virtual classrooms.","additional_details":"If social distancing has to be maintained beyond September the Welsh Government (WG) needs to start developing a national strategy to educate our children and to provide support for children that might need shielding.\r\nAs is likely that only 1/3 of children can be in school at any one time, therefore, a combination of lessons provided in school with virtual on-line lessons will be needed supported by Learning Management Systems. shorturl.at/boB24\r\nTeachers, schools and Local Authorities will need support and funding in overcoming, setup cost for learning platforms, safeguarding issues but also in delivering of lessons online which might require different skill sets by teachers.\r\nIt is not good enough for the WG to wash its hands of this issue.  Countries like Singapore, China are embracing these technologies due to Covid restrictions on schools.  Wales needs to be on the vanguard, leading the way to ensure our children receive the best education during these difficult times.","state":"completed","signature_count":2772,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-06-10T08:59:27.190Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:24:06.788Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-06-12T13:41:49.777Z","closed_at":"2020-08-31T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-12-01T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-10T11:02:57.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-12T19:43:37.000Z","referred_at":"2020-09-01T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:24:06.784Z","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":200205,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200205.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Form a Welsh Cricket board and join the ICC (International Cricket Council)","background":"Wales has international representation in many sports, but for cricket, one of the most popular games in the world it is represented by England. Although officially the England team represents England and Wales, Wales is thought of as an afterthought or technicality in its representation. There is typically no mention of Wales in its branding.\r\nWales has had international success in Rugby and Football, it deserves the opportunity to pursue the same in international cricket.","additional_details":"There have been Welsh cricket teams in the past, however these have all been temporary and Wales has not been elevated to the status of ICC member.","state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-07-28T20:54:11.926Z","updated_at":"2022-08-08T11:00:30.851Z","rejected_at":"2020-07-31T13:59:44.687Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-08-31T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-29T14:12:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T09:13:36.127Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Establishing a Welsh Cricket board and seeking membership of the International Cricket Council is a matter for Cricket Wales and the England and Wales Cricket Board. Neither the Welsh Government nor the Senedd has any direct responsibility over this.\r\n\r\nAs a result, it is not possible for the Senedd to take the action called for by your petition."},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":200138,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200138.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Mandate Welsh Councils to apply a minimum 100% Council Tax surcharge on second homes.","background":"Second homes and seasonal homes are destroying our rural communities, while pricing locals out of the housing market. Meanwhile many second home owners avoid paying any Council Tax by claiming small business relief. The Welsh Government should be actively discouraging this and applying penalties of 10% of value of second home for willful avoidance.","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":1026,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-07-01T12:32:57.752Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:15:48.085Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-07-02T10:33:10.345Z","closed_at":"2020-08-30T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-12-01T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-01T13:10:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-02T13:23:17.000Z","referred_at":"2020-08-31T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:15:48.080Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"economy-and-finance","name":"Business, Economy and Finance"},{"code":"communities-and-housing","name":"Communities and Housing"},{"code":"local-government","name":"Local Government"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":200201,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200201.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow Dance Schools in Wales to re-open their indoor classes with immediate effect.","background":"Since lockdown of the UK back in March 2020,  indoor Dance Schools have been closed. Dance classes offer release to children/adults with many diffiifculties ie lack confidence, nervous dispositions, Autism, limb problems etc. The Welsh Government should state where Dance Schools fit into Covid19 recovery roadmap, create a tailor-made financial support mechanism for the Dance sector & clarify how help will be provided. Mr Drakeford needs to put forward his plans to restart this sector indoors.","additional_details":"Many teachers work through governing bodies like Bbo Dance, RAD, ISTD etc. Many of these are all recognised by both Ofqual and Qualification Wales. The environment of a dance class is very easily social distanced and most students of any genre are used to being placed (put in positions) by their teachers already. Not all genre require partner work and even if they do there are many creative ways to change this requirement at these times. Dance is not just a passion for the Teachers and Students it also has great health and mental benefits. 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Each year our news channels/feeds are full with stories of these pressures. A surge in coronovirus cases would put additional pressures on the NHS potentially taking it to breaking point. Despite this our WG plan to return our children to school without social distancing measures to protect them.","additional_details":"Evidence tells us that children need a level of normality to prevent mental health issues and ensure healthy lifestyles. Taking this on board but keeping the risks to our children & the NHS in mind I urge the WG to reconsider its proposal & consider a mixture of formal home schooling via distance learning along with the continuation of a “bubble model” which allows for social distancing. This would allow children to return to school on a part time basis while undertaking formal full time studies. I propose this method continue until the spring term when the annual period of winter pressures has passed.","state":"completed","signature_count":124,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-07-10T13:28:08.747Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:15:09.721Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-07-13T13:37:53.771Z","closed_at":"2020-08-23T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-10T13:43:17.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-15T18:49:27.000Z","referred_at":"2020-08-24T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:15:09.719Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":200222,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200222.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Award teacher predicted grades to all Welsh students for examination 2020","background":"A significant number of Welsh students have been unfairly disadvantaged by the mathematical algorithm applied to them for examination results 2020. This will disadvantage Welsh young people in their future life chances, which is unfair. Scottish students are receiving teacher predicted grades and will therefore be more likely to secure their first choice university place in 2020. This will not be the case for Welsh students. The process does not treat Welsh students as individuals.","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":28505,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-08-13T12:42:49.521Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:14:59.450Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-08-14T10:23:12.655Z","closed_at":"2020-08-18T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-09-14T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-08-13T13:06:37.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-08-14T13:25:37.000Z","referred_at":"2020-08-19T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":"2020-08-14T20:13:17.000Z","scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":"2020-12-11T13:27:10.630Z","archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:14:59.446Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":{"debated_on":null,"transcript_url":"","video_url":"","debate_pack_url":"","overview":"The Committee considered the petition on 15 September 2020 and noted that the Welsh Government had announced on 17 August that A level, AS, GCSE, Skills Challenge Certificate and Welsh Baccalaureate grades in Wales will be awarded on the basis of Centre Assessment Grades: https://gov.wales/statement-minister-education-kirsty-williams\r\n\r\nAs a result the Committee noted the success of the petition and decided not to refer it for a debate."},"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"education","name":"Education"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":200189,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200189.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Teach mental health first aid in schools in Wales.","background":"For too long now Wales has been plagued by a silent killer, countless people have lost loved ones as a result of fighting an unknown battle. This petition is to push for Mental Health first aid training in schools to build a society where people will always have support and the tools to fight the awful battle so many face on a daily basis, hopefully saving many lives.","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":222,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-07-18T10:11:50.788Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:14:26.329Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-07-20T12:16:54.268Z","closed_at":"2020-08-18T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-18T10:21:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-20T20:03:27.000Z","referred_at":"2020-08-19T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:14:26.326Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"education","name":"Education"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":200183,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200183.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Merge Hope and Caergwrle into a two-member ward in the County of Flintshire.","background":"The Final Report of the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales (LDBC) recommends that Higher Kinnerton and Hope are merged into a two-member ward and that Caergwrle, Llanfynydd and Treuddyn are also merged into a two member ward. The latter proposal is entirely new and was never submitted for consultation.","additional_details":"The communities of Hope and Caergwrle have a long history of working together and are regarded as one settlement either side of the River Alyn. The expression 'Live in Hope, Die in Caergwrle' is known the world over. The community spirit between these two villages has played a vital role in providing support for vulnerable residents during the Covid-19 pandemic and will be crucial in building community resilience in the post-Covid environment. The proposed electoral arrangements threaten to pull the community in separate directions and undermine proven social cohesion at a critical time. We urge the Senedd to give a significant weighting to social cohesion in this case  in determining future ward boundaries.","state":"completed","signature_count":282,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-07-16T18:26:46.688Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:13:57.815Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-07-22T13:27:46.987Z","closed_at":"2020-08-16T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-16T18:47:57.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-22T18:16:17.000Z","referred_at":"2020-08-17T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:13:57.812Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"local-government","name":"Local Government"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":200172,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200172.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Fund stagecoach so buses can run after 6pm and on sundays","background":"Get buses running","additional_details":"The buses need to run at night and on sundays people need it to get to work stagecoach needs welsh government funding or will go.bust","state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-07-12T21:22:16.356Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T09:01:43.067Z","rejected_at":"2020-07-14T16:28:43.525Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-08-16T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-12T21:37:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T09:01:41.749Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"The responsibility for bus routes and timetables rests with the bus company and / or individual local authorities. Therefore, we are not able to accept a petition on this issue.\r\n\r\nYou could consider contacting Caerphilly Council or your local representatives about this matter instead.\r\n"},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":200178,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200178.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Apply stamp duty holiday to all house purchases in Wales.  ","background":"It is unfair that the WAG not follow suit as the rest of the UK on the stamp duty holiday announced by the chancellor on 8th July. At present the holiday only applies to first time buyers or those moving up the property chain in Wales. It would benefit the economy more for this holiday apply to prospective landlords, or families wanting to buy a holiday home, or other cases. In England a saving can be made of £15,000 whiles in Wales a maximum of £2,450. Why are we always the poor neighbour!!!","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":53,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-07-15T01:43:28.612Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:13:20.710Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-07-16T12:41:45.351Z","closed_at":"2020-08-14T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-09-14T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-15T10:55:57.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-21T09:07:47.000Z","referred_at":"2020-08-15T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:13:20.706Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"economy-and-finance","name":"Business, Economy and Finance"},{"code":"communities-and-housing","name":"Communities and Housing"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":200151,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200151.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow weddings to go ahead with full reception with a maximum of 100 people.","background":"I feel the time has come to reconsider the issue of wedding receptions. Many have to cancel their once in a lifetime event and while some have been able to reschedule, for others, it may have been impossible. Everyone in a wedding is there by invitation only, therefore If anyone started to show symptoms they could all be traced within hours. Usually tables are easily 1-2 metres apart (as in a restaurant) with families seated together.","additional_details":"With governments now taking decisions to reopen pubs, Restaurant's, cinemas, theatres and other venues where strangers will be mingling the decision to continue banning wedding receptions seems illogical.","state":"rejected","signature_count":12,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-07-06T19:12:09.670Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T08:54:46.323Z","rejected_at":"2020-08-13T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2020-07-08T07:36:22.359Z","closed_at":"2020-08-12T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-07T11:31:57.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T08:54:44.657Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":200171,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200171.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Hold an independent inquiry into the choice of site for the proposed new Velindre Cancer Centre.","background":"£30M would be spent on roads alone to access the land on which the new Centre is proposed. The old Whitchurch Hospital and the existing Velindre site have access in place already, and are viable alternatives.\r\nThe current plan is not in line with best practice for modern joined up cancer care, which is person-centred with services physically linked to larger acute hospitals. Heath Hospital offered Velindre space alongside Cardiff Uni cancer research in their new build due to start in 2023.","additional_details":"Velindre University Health Board would swap their current land (Whitchurch hospital site) for the meadow land, (owned by Cardiff and Vale Health Board). £30M of tax payers money would need be used to build access roads to enable building to take place on this land-locked meadow linked to SSSI.\r\n\r\nTaking away the Northern Meadows would be hugely detrimental to physical and mental well-being. \r\n\r\nCancer treatment has become more complex, and patients undergoing treatment have increasingly complex issues. Locating at the Heath alongside Cardiff Uni cancer research, would provide rapid access to intensive care and other key medical and surgical specialties when patients need them. \r\n\r\nThe proposed Velindre Cancer Centre model is outdated & must be scrutinised. 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It’s preventing the pregnant, older and high risk customers from being able to continue normal activities in life and prolonging their isolation. We all need to feel safe for our mental wellbeing.\r\nIt could be the difference that prevents another virus spike. It’s more important than ever that we have measures to prevent and protect.\r\nLet’s help keep Wales safe, let’s keep Wales open for everyone.","additional_details":"SCOTLAND have got it right, let’s make Wales a world leader too.\r\nFor those who say wearing a mask should be a choice, it’s those carrying the virus unknowingly that this will have the most positive impact. We as consumers have a right to feel safe while food shopping regardless of how susceptible we are to this virus. We should all have the right to buy our own food. It’s a simple and effective science backed method for preventing transmission. Its less intrusive and more cost effective than a Covid test.\r\nWAG are acknowledging the effectiveness, so why not implement it? \r\n\r\nSupermarkets are saying it’s no longer their responsibility to ensure customers stay 2m apart and this is widely experienced by people from the north to the south of Wales. Stores have increasing capacity or in many cases have removed the limit. Directional arrows are now meaningless to the many. It’s an enormous upset to have someone invade your advised personal space of 2 metres when you feel you have no shield.","state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-07-10T11:09:28.250Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T09:01:25.794Z","rejected_at":"2020-07-10T13:31:47.979Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-08-10T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-10T11:45:17.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T09:01:24.771Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"Another petition about face masks being made mandatory in shops is collecting signatures: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200152\r\n\r\nYou are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.\r\n\t\r\n"},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":200153,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200153.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Call in applications 20/00357/MJR & 16/01530/MJR & re-visit all related applications on this site.","background":"20 years ago, permission was granted to develop the Northern Meadows for housing. It has proved too expensive to build the roads needed for this. \r\nPermission has now been granted to build a new Cancer Centre on the site at a cost to taxpayers of £30million for ACCESS ONLY. There are other options for the Cancer Centre including on the derelict Whitchurch hospital site, where permission for a 200 bed hospital has been agreed. \r\nThere are now 28 planning applications relating to the site.","additional_details":"All 28 applications should be considered within the wider context of this huge development.\r\n\r\nWe now have the Environment Wales Act (2016), Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2016, Future Gen Act (2015), Planning Policy Wales 10 (2018), none of which were considered when the original planning was passed - FOR HOUSING ONLY. The site is not in the adopted Local Development Plan (2016).\r\n\r\nThe decision of Velindre to build on the meadows needs to be fully scrutinised. We need to have an independent clinical review of the proposed model for Velindre. Best practice for oncology departments is to be alongside larger hospitals, and The Heath has offered space alongside Cardiff University cancer research.\r\n\r\nFor more information please visit https://savethenorthernmeadows.wales/\r\nand Cardiff's planning portal:\r\nhttps://planning.cardiff.gov.uk/online-applications/propertyDetails.do?activeTab=relatedCases&keyVal=_CARDIFF_PROPLPI_1013_1","state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-07-07T16:40:04.451Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T08:54:57.204Z","rejected_at":"2020-07-09T08:34:26.161Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-08-06T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-08T09:26:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T08:54:55.694Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Petitions which ask the Senedd to intervene in the operational decisions or actions of local authorities, including planning decisions, are not admissible. 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This is the best way to ensure that those who want to donate, and can do so safely, are able to. It is a public health issue and one of inequality, that we do not have enough blood in our blood banks and yet we choose to discriminate against a whole group of people based on their sexual orientation. There is only one solution to a national shortage of blood; remove the deferral period and stop discriminating against gay and bisexual men.\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":2726,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-02-04T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:12:55.560Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-02-04T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2020-08-05T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-02-04T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-04-28T09:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2020-08-06T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:12:55.556Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"equality","name":"Equality and Human Rights"},{"code":"health","name":"Health and Care Services"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":200141,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200141.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Permit the reopening of church buildings, etc. for communal worship","background":"For Christians and those of other faiths, communal worship is an essential element of their religious life, and not simply an optional extra.","additional_details":"The current Covid-19 pandemic evidently requires extraordinary restrictions so as to protect the physical health of individuals and of society as a whole. However, the spiritual, emotional and mental health of religious people is also extremely important, with wide repercussions for society. 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She is a shy introverted person and will be devastated if the next time she goes to school it is a new school. I cannot see anyway the large majority of children will be able to catch up. This government will be responsible for ruining the education of many children. 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I propose a safe system of work with 16 square metres (4 by 4) per client, with no movement within the gym out of that space. Thorough cleaning of used equipment and floor space and sufficient downtime between sessions. Temperature checks on arrival. Alternatively, training sessions to be conducted outdoors (such as is already happening in England)","additional_details":"With current restrictions being lifted and non essential retail and fast food outlets being allowed to open, we as a business invested in the health industry believe it is of far greater good and far lower risk to open this model of gyms than those businesses mentioned above. 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Under Developments of National Significance legislation, this is allowed. Due to Covid-19, the County Councillor & Community Council won't be able to hold public or face-to-face meetings with residents. This is a very technical & emotive application. It is unfair/discriminatory on the elderly, disabled & those who are shielding to remotely consult during this period.","additional_details":"Some elderly residents may not use nor have access to the internet. Some may not feel comfortable taking part in this consultation over the telephone. Incinerator applications are very technical so both the County Councillor & Community Council had intended to hold public meetings to ensure all residents could access, understand & take part in the consultation. The incinerator applicant had also previously indicated that they'd hold a public meeting and ‘drop-in’ events. This will not be allowed due to Covid-19. \r\n\r\nFurthermore, this matter has been in the pipe-line for a number of years. It would not be unreasonable for the Welsh Government Planning Inspectorate to delay this consultation until public and face-to-face meetings are allowed and safe again. This would be in the public interest. It would ensure that elderly residents and those with disabilities or who may be shielding, will have fair access to feed into this consultation should they wish to.\r\n\r\nRelates to DNS/3214813","state":"completed","signature_count":392,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-06-10T12:24:11.693Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:05:00.690Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-06-12T17:05:39.937Z","closed_at":"2020-07-10T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-11-03T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-10T12:50:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-12T18:38:17.000Z","referred_at":"2020-07-11T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:05:00.685Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"environment","name":"Environment"},{"code":"planning","name":"Planning"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":200066,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200066.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Open dentists as a matter of priority and in line with the plans in England.","background":"I have had a tooth infection for more than 2 months and have been told it needs draining but that dentists are not reopening until January!","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":5,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-06-10T09:09:32.264Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T07:54:05.249Z","rejected_at":"2020-06-11T11:32:30.971Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-07-10T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-10T11:13:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T07:54:04.272Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"Another petition about re-opening full general dental services is already collecting signatures: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200067\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":200039,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200039.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow the return of small legal marriages.","background":"The Welsh government has a responsibility to uphold basic rights of legal marriage for everyone. Marriage provides legal rights for inheritance, children, next of kin, medical decisions, and housing. Moreover, at the beginning of lockdown the advice for couples was to move in together or separate - which has added strain on people of faith (and/or similar values) who require marriage before that is possible. This needs to be reinstated as soon as possible.","additional_details":"Marriage is the only article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that is not supplemented in some way, or given a high priority in the easing of lockdown.\r\n\r\nIt should be for the minimum number of people (5 for the Church in Wales, or 6 for any outside of this) or up to 10 like funerals.  Additionally, it could be carried out in a similar manner to funerals, and would be safer than a supermarket due to the planning that goes along with weddings. \r\n\r\nIn addition to the legal rights that come with marriage, many religions and value systems require marriage before they can live together as a couple. Despite marriage and faiths being a protected characteristic of the Equality Act (2011), they have been more impacted by the lockdown and disregarded throughout decision making.","state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-06-04T08:10:33.855Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T07:45:57.295Z","rejected_at":"2020-06-05T12:21:01.650Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-07-10T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-04T08:18:57.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T07:45:56.161Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"Another petition about small weddings is already collecting signatures: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200037\r\n\r\nYou are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.\r\n\r\n"},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":200032,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200032.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make available a sticker stating you live in Wales.","background":"Many Welsh people are afraid of people coming in who could bring in Coronavirus. A bilingual sticker or card has to be provided by the DVLA or local councils.\r\n\r\n","additional_details":"A sticker like this: \r\n\r\nI LIVE IN WALES \r\nLL10 XXX\r\n\r\nEasily seen by the police but available to be removed if necessary.","state":"completed","signature_count":80,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-06-01T20:01:08.279Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:05:12.072Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-06-03T14:24:09.391Z","closed_at":"2020-07-08T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-09-14T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-02T09:41:17.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-08T14:27:27.000Z","referred_at":"2020-07-09T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:05:12.068Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244153,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244153.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Preventive measures on wireless devices in nurseries and primary schools","background":"We call for the National Assembly of Wales to urge the Welsh Government to adopt a more stringent limit on the use of wireless devices in nurseries and primary schools.\r\n\r\nEstablished health risks must be known to parents/carers.\r\n\r\nParents/carers consent must be ensured in advance before WiFi devices are installed/used.\r\n\r\nThe percentage results must be transparent to all parents/carers and those with a duty of care.","additional_details":"Those who decided against WiFi must be provided with a No WiFi zone.\r\n\r\nIf results show No consent and the school already has WiFi and multiple wireless devices, they must be WiFi/Bluetooth deactivated and educational applications must be pre-programmed onto computers/tablets etc.\r\n\r\n​The WHO (World Health Organisation) along with IARC (International Agency for the Research on Cancer) published a monograph evaluation of carcinogenicity of radiation in the radio frequency range of 30 KHZ to 300GHZ electromagnetic spectrum.","state":"completed","signature_count":55,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-09-01T15:59:07.136Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:04:33.887Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-05-08T11:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2020-07-07T11:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2020-11-03T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-07T11:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-07T11:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2020-07-07T11:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:04:33.886Z","submitted_on_paper":true,"submitted_on":"2020-07-07","creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":200037,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200037.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Permit weddings of 5 people (registrar/couple/2 witnesses) during COVID 19 in Wales","background":"While wedding parties are understandably postponed for social distancing reasons, being able to get legally married is important to many, and is achievable without significant risk of spreading COVID-19.\r\n\r\nMarriage provides legal rights for inheritance, children, next of kin medical decisions and housing. In addition, due to spiritual and moral convictions regarding cohabiting before marriage, many engaged couples are being forced to live separately as their wedding date passes by.","additional_details":"Allowing couples the opportunity to provide these rights to each other will help them during this stressful time.\r\n\r\nPlans have been reported by BBC News in regards to \"small outdoor weddings\" to be permitted in Northern Ireland from 8 June, 2020. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-52809997","state":"completed","signature_count":979,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-06-03T21:24:40.874Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:02:38.976Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-06-05T10:04:17.939Z","closed_at":"2020-07-04T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-07-16T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-03T21:26:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-05T13:08:37.000Z","referred_at":"2020-07-05T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:02:38.972Z","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":1705,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1705.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Create a recall mechanism for AMs","background":"We call on the National Assembly of Wales to urge the Welsh Government to introduce a mechanism where constituents are able to recall their AM and call a subsequent by-election, similar to the mechanism introduced by The Recall of MPs Act 2015.\n","additional_details":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":14,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-01-03T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-10-11T09:14:44.976Z","rejected_at":"2020-07-05T23:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2020-01-03T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2020-07-04T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-01-03T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-10T12:53:13.629Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":200067,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200067.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Re-open full general dental services in Wales as has happened in England.","background":"On March 23rd general dental services were closed for all except advice, antibiotics, pain killers and simplel extractions.\r\n\r\nOn June 8th 2020 English practices were allowed to re open and the level of service was based on their ability to comply with safe operating protocols. \r\n\r\nWelsh patients and dentists are denied this opportunity, with estimated \"normal\" service in January 2021\r\n\r\nPatients are being denied access to appropriate treatment in Wales. This is discrimination and must stop.","additional_details":"Dental practices can and will be as safe as possible. They are also huge financial strain which may result in many having to close resulting in even worse access issues.","state":"completed","signature_count":7583,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-06-10T09:33:26.879Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T13:55:03.854Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-06-11T11:28:40.048Z","closed_at":"2020-06-30T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-10T09:37:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-11T12:15:57.000Z","referred_at":"2020-07-01T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-12T10:16:27.000Z","scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":"2021-04-12T08:32:36.665Z","archived_at":"2021-05-07T13:55:03.851Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":{"debated_on":null,"transcript_url":"","video_url":"","debate_pack_url":"","overview":"The Committee decided not to refer the petition for a debate in light of the fact that dental services were in the process of a phased re-opening when it came to consider the petition."},"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"health","name":"Health and Care Services"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":200072,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200072.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Extend grants immediately to small businesses outside of Small Business Rates Relief in Wales","background":"Give local authorities discretion to award small business rates relief grant to businesses who pay rates through their rent, giving them the same support as all other businesses.","additional_details":"The English Conservative Government released that businesses whose rates were collected through rent were being failed so they addressed it by giving local authorities discretion to award the grant and help save them. So far the Welsh Labour Government refuse to do this.","state":"completed","signature_count":130,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-06-10T22:16:27.524Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:01:34.217Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-06-15T17:26:34.072Z","closed_at":"2020-06-30T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-10T22:40:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-16T07:27:37.000Z","referred_at":"2020-07-01T23:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:01:34.214Z","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"}]}}]}