{"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions.json?page=47&state=archived","first":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions.json?state=archived","last":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions.json?page=54&state=archived","next":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions.json?page=48&state=archived","prev":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions.json?page=46&state=archived"},"data":[{"type":"petition","id":1080,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1080.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Save Our Bus","background":"Just learned today the bus I use regularly from Gilfach Goch-Pontypridd is being \"wiped out\". In Jan 2016 the Welsh Government said it was committed to improving the quality + accessibility of local bus services. In Gilfach Goch we have older + poorer people + people with disabilities who use this bus, which can be the difference between getting around or feeling trapped. So please save the 150 to PONTY !!!!\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":60,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-11-18T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:47:10.627Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-11-18T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2017-01-06T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-09-19T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-11-18T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2017-01-06T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2017-01-06T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:47:10.627Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1078,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1078.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make the foundation phase more effective for our children, provide more teachers and abolish year 2 Sats.","background":"I would like the Welsh Assembly to stop letting our children down in the Foundation Phase.   \nTo follow the lead of the most successful education systems in Europe, such as Finland and throughout Scandinavia.   \nTo provide schools with training and funding for appropriate child teacher ratios, to enable the effective delivery of the Foundation Phase pedagogy.  \nI call for the abolishment of Nationalised tests, SATS, in the Foundation Phase. They simply do not correspond with the Foundation Phase ethos\n\n","additional_details":"We love the ethos of the Foundation Phase, the approach Welsh Assembly have taken is refreshing, and in line with the heaps of research that supports child-led play up to the age of seven. However, it is unfortunate, that the ethos of the Foundation Phase is lost in many schools across Wales. This is because of a lack of training in early years play provision; even if the teacher had the training, passion and knowledge to deliver the Foundation Phase pedagogy, the ratios of teachers to child makes it near impossible. How can any teacher follow a child’s lead in play when there are up to 30 children in that class, with only one TA to support all of those children as they play, discover and learn? \n\nWe do not believe that nationalised tests, SATS, have any place in the Welsh foundation phase. The foundation phase is about supporting children in their Play:\n\nTo develop gross motor skills through movement,  \nTo develop finer motor skills needed for writing,   \nTo take risks and learn responsibility,  \nTo give them the time they need to develop solid building blocks for language and numeracy,   \nTo have opportunities to revisit and learn as and when a child needs/chooses too,   \nTo develop the skills to self access and discover,   \nTo learn key social skills with their peers and adults.  \n  \nThis is a proven approach to fully prepare children ready for primary education at the age of seven. This is how Europe's most successful education systems do it, yet children of six and seven years old in year two are expected to sit and write in tests to compare our children to those in England. This forces teachers in the Foundation Phase to start drilling phonetics and numbers into our children when they start Reception and by Year-one to be expected to sit read and write, \"readying\" them for these tests which reflect on the school.  \nOur children are being robbed of their childhoods, children who are starting school at just turned four years old in Wales, who are then forced into this system, six hours a day of classroom drilling. This is not the progressive Foundation Phase ethos that Welsh assembly put into play in 2010. I urge you all to consider the effectiveness of the Foundation Phase across Wales, provide the funding needed for more TAs and training for Foundation Phase practitioners, so that the Welsh Primary Education can be one Welsh Government can be proud of; delivered exceptionally at EVERY school across Wales. Give every child in Wales fair access to productive play, paving the way for them to have positive, rewarding, Learning Journeys.\n\n","state":"completed","signature_count":14,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-11-15T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:46:55.911Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-11-15T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2017-01-02T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-10-17T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-11-15T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2017-01-02T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2017-01-02T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:46:55.910Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1028,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1028.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban Letting Agent Fees to Tenants","background":"We, the undersigned, call on the National Assembly to urge the Welsh Government to end the unfair practice of charging letting agent fees to tenants.  \n  \nEarlier this year Shelter Cymru campaign supporters mystery-shopped letting agents across Wales and found that more than half (55%) are not advertising fees on their websites as required by law. The study found that a tenant could pay between £39.99 and £480 for the same service depending which agent their landlord had chosen to go with.  \n  \nThe reality is that there is no such thing as consumer choice in tenants’ fees, and a real risk that tenants and landlords are being double-charged for the same service. We believe that Wales should follow Scotland’s example and ban fees to tenants. The private rented sector in Scotland is still going strong and three-quarters of Scottish agents say the ban has had no impact, or a positive impact, on their business.  \n  \nWelsh letting agents are enjoying a business boom thanks to Rent Smart Wales which is encouraging smaller landlords to sign up with agents. However, extortionate letting fees are pushing tenants into debt and making it harder for local authorities to prevent homelessness. Please act now to give a fair deal to Wales’ growing numbers of private renters.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":328,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-07-01T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:41:43.337Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-07-01T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-12-31T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-10-03T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-07-01T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-12-31T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-12-31T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:41:43.337Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":877,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/877.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Establish Proportional Representation Voting System for Welsh Local Council Elections.","background":"We the undersigned call on the National Assembly for Wales to establish a proportional representation voting system for 22 Welsh council elections.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":202,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2015-05-05T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2016-03-01T00:00:00.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-05-05T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-12-31T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2019-12-03T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-05-05T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-12-31T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-12-31T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2016-03-01T00:00:00.000Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1102,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1102.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Stop Forsythia Closing!","background":"Forsythia Youth Centre is at risk of closing due to the uncertainty surrounding Welsh Government’s Communities First funding. Forsythia Youth Centre is a FREE access youth provision which is open: - \r\n\r\n- 4 nights a week for 51 weeks of the year; \r\n\r\n- Open during the day and the evenings throughout school holidays; \r\n\r\n- Open on the weekend if completing project work. \r\n\r\nWithout fail, Forsythia has a minimum of 50 young people aged 11-20 from across Gurnos, Galon Uchaf, Pant, Dowlais and Penydarren, attending every night. Without Forsythia Youth Centre, young people would not have a safe place to access within their community and they would not have anywhere else to go due to a lack of other provision aimed at young people.\r\n\r\nForsythia Youth Centre offers young people the opportunity to take part in youth projects, such as 'Commit to Quit' with Ash Wales, Erasmus+ project on 'Attitudes and Values of Youth Work', and the 'Agenda Project' with Cardiff University. Young people are also provided the opportunity to access organisations such as Drug Aid, Sexual Health projects, Smoking Cessation, Mental Health and Confidence Building, Skills and Qualifications and receive in house support from qualified youth workers. \r\n\r\nYoung people and the workers are very concerned about the uncertainty surrounding the Communities First funding, as without this funding, Forsythia will have to close down. \r\n\r\nWe call on the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to ensure that potential changes to the Communities First programme do not cause the closure of Forsythia Youth Centre.","additional_details":"1. The young people involved with Forsythia Youth Centre have been part of a campaign to improve community safety, which resulted in having a zebra crossing installed outside of the Youth Centre, lighting installed on the hospital pathways and the dangerous subway closed which was always full of drug paraphernalia. \r\n\r\n2. The young people are involved with going into local schools and Merthyr Tydfil College to deliver peer education on Smoking Cessation. \r\n\r\n3. The young people of Forsythia have been involved with the National Assembly for Wales Health and Social Care Committee during the Forth Assembly, where young people took part in a focus group meeting with Assembly Committee Members on the new Psychoactive Substances Inquiry. \r\n\r\n4. The Forsythia Youth Centre has won 18 awards over the past 13 years both locally, nationally and internationally. \r\n\r\n5. Young people at Forsythia have collected 533 signatures using change.org to support this petition.","state":"completed","signature_count":74,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2017-01-06T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:50:40.252Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2017-01-06T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-12-31T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2018-10-09T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2017-01-06T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-12-31T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-12-31T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:50:40.251Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1029,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1029.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Unacceptable Waiting Times for NHS patients in A & E Wrecsam/Wrexham Maelor Hospital.","background":"I am petitioning the Welsh Assembly to debate and discuss and implement measures to resolve unacceptable waiting times for the Welsh people at A & E Wrecsam/Wrexham Maelor Hospital.  Welsh people look undermined and demoralised by this unacceptable situation.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":14,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-07-06T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:42:05.699Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-07-06T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-12-29T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2019-10-15T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-07-06T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-12-29T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-12-29T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:42:05.699Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1088,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1088.json"},"attributes":{"action":"No Further Actions on Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) In Wales At All","background":"We call on the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to take no further actions on NVZ in Wales at all. Bringing this directive in would put enormous pressure on an already crippled dairy farming industry and the wider rural communities. We are the backbone of the Welsh Economy, No Farmers, No Food\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":30,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-12-01T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:48:01.454Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-12-01T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-12-13T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2018-02-27T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-12-01T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-12-13T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-12-13T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:48:01.453Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":962,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/962.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Removal of M4 Speed Restrictions at the Brynglass Tunnels","background":"Since 2011 there have been speed restrictions placed in and around the Brynglas Tunnels on east and westbound M4 carriageways causing misery for countless motorists on a daily basis. It is proposed to remove all speed restrictions in this area and revert back to the national speed limit in both east and west directions.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":15,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2015-12-01T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T11:10:28.186Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-12-01T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-12-06T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-03-07T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-12-01T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-12-06T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-12-06T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T11:10:28.185Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1066,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1066.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Funding for the Education Workforce Council Registration (EWC) Fee for Learning Support Workers in Schools","background":"​Since April 2016, Learning Support Workers in schools and colleges in Wales have been required to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) - the same body that regulates Teachers and Further Education Lecturers.\n\nThis year the actual fee for Learning Support Workers to register was £15. It was £45 for teaching and lecturing staff. The fee from April 2017 is not yet clear. UNISON lobbying secured an agreement from 12 Local Authorities to pay, in whole or in part, the 2016 fee on behalf of Learning Support Workers in Schools – therefore recognising that these workers are amongst the lowest paid in the public sector, largely due to their term time worker status.\n\nThe remit of the EWC has so far been concerned with Teachers and Lecturers who are on significantly better wages than Learning Support Workers.\n\nLearning Support Workers are predominantly women, the vast majority are paid term time only,  unlike teachers and lecturers; their contracts are more likely to be fixed term and at the mercy of school budget cuts.  Many work more than one job already.\n\nThose Local Authorities who committed to pay the fee last year should be acknowledged. But, at a time of ever squeezed budgets, there are no guarantees for April 2017.  Additional money must be ring fenced in the Local Government settlement to ensure that Learning Support Workers are not expected to bear the burden of the cost of registration next April.\n\n \n\nFor these reasons we the undersigned call upon the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to ring fence monies in the Local Government settlement to fund the EWC fee for Learning Support Workers in Schools in April 2017\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":752,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-10-11T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:45:02.575Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-10-11T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-12-02T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-03-21T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-10-11T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-12-02T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-12-02T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:45:02.574Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1075,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1075.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Give rate relief to Local Authorities for Leisure and Cultural facilities","background":"Due to ever increasing budget pressures, Local Authorities in Wales are looking at creating charitable trusts to take over the running of public services like libraries and leisure centres.  \n  \nThe main benefit of such an arrangement is the rate relief which a charity would be entitled to. This amounts to moving money from the central pot of non-domestic rates and into the authorities budget. No public money is saved overall, although there are overheads involved in setting up such arrangements which can involve payments being made to specialist private consultants.  \n  \nPembrokeshire County Council is about to begin the process of creating a charity to take over the running of all leisure and cultural services in the whole county. It's almost inevitable that other local authorities in Wales will follow suit in order to deal with their own impossible budget pressures.  \n  \nI call on the Welsh government to change the rules of rate relief so that all Local Authority run leisure and cultural facilities are covered on an equivalent basis to that which a charity would be entitled to. If this is not done then the end result of losing this business rate income will still happen through the creation of these charitable trusts, but we will be unnecessarily losing control of our public services in the process.  \n\nPlease take away this unnecessary incentive to outsource our important leisure and cultural services.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":17,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-11-02T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:46:29.765Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-11-02T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-11-30T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-10-03T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-11-02T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-11-30T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-11-30T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:46:29.764Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":917,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/917.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Widen the A470 from Pontypridd to Coryton to 3 Lanes","background":"We call for the Welsh Assembly to invest into one of the major artery roads into the capital by widening the existing duel carriageway into a 3 three lane road from Pontypridd to Coryton interchange.  \n  \nThe existing road suffers with high levels of congestion on weekday mornings and evenings which is causing misery for motorists travelling to/from the Valleys to the the city. It is believed this is a key limiting factor effecting the prosperity of the people and businesses of Cardiff, as well as the Rhondda, Caerphilly, Merthyr and Rhymney Valleys who rely on good road links with the M4 and the city.  \n  \nFrom Pontypridd southbound the road is particularly conjested due to several factors which include the build up of traffic queueing to join on to the M4 at Coryton and the large number of cars joining existing traffic from Merthyr and Aberdare at Pontypridd, Upper Boat, Nantgarw and Tongwynl, all bringing traffic from the Rhondda and Caerphilly Valleys meaning the road struggles to cope., all bringing traffic from the Rhondda and Caerphilly Valleys meaning the road struggles to cope.  \n  \nFrom Coryton Northbound the road is slightly better, however the high volume of joining traffic from the M4 causes confusion and hesitation for road users at Coryton. The road then continues to be congested and slow until it reaches Pontypridd until lots of traffic have taken exits at various slip roads. When slip roads themselves are congested (such as at Nantgarw and Upperboat) the flow of traffic is exceptionally slow.\n\nWhile no data is available at present it can be hypothesised that the financial cost benefit ratio of this investment in the regions' infrastructure is positive and we hope at the very least the government consider the proposal seriously.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":130,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2015-09-24T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T11:07:48.068Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-09-24T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-11-30T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-06-27T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-09-24T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-11-30T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-11-30T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T11:07:48.067Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1064,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1064.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Local Government Finance and Funding","background":"​We call on the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to:  \na. To increase aggregate external financing (revenue) to local authorities to at least the levels that applied in 2013/14 in real terms  \nb. Introduce legislation that provides a ‘power of general competence’ for local authorities in Wales  \nc. Encourage local authorities to use their existing powers to provide goods and services to other parts of the public sector in Wales, and to explore and to trade by developing the range of goods and services that can be supplied to members of the public in general and to the private sector more generally   \nd. Work with local authorities in Wales to release existing revenue streams through, for example refinancing or replacing PFI schemes on more favourable terms utilising the opportunities afforded by historically low interest rates  \ne. Undertake, to support the work of the Independent Commission on Local Government Finance Wales.   \n  \nWe the undersigned value the services provided by local councils in Wales and believe that by implementing these measures the Welsh Government will help to prevent further damage to local public service provision; whilst recognising that these measures are only part of the solution and an end to the Westminster Government austerity programme will be necessary to ensure that pubic services could be sustainably and adequately funded into the future.\n\n","additional_details":"​UNISON Wales is the largest public sector trade union organising around 100,000 public sector workers in Wales.  \n  \nUNISON Wales, in addition to campaigning for an end to austerity and for Fair Funding for Wales from the Westminster Government, is also campaigning for the Wales Government to protect Local Government spending and take the necessary measures to ensure that our council services, which ensure healthy and educated communities, are protected.\n\n","state":"completed","signature_count":2192,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-10-04T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:44:35.186Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-10-04T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-11-30T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-03-07T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-10-04T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-11-30T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-11-30T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:44:35.186Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1069,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1069.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Protect Special Educational Needs","background":"We call upon the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to ensure that spending on the provision of special educational needs is ringfenced, recognising that this is an investment in the children of Wales, and that local authorities should be directed to ensure that adequate levels of funding are available so that those children who require such services are able to go on and live happy and fulfilled lives, while their families are not left to contend with the fear of competing with one another for placements.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":553,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-10-17T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:45:25.388Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-10-17T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-11-25T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2018-01-23T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-10-17T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-11-25T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-11-25T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:45:25.388Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1084,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1084.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Land & Access Lane Sale at Abercwmboi","background":"​We call on the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to halt their sale of the land and access road to the rear of properties numbered 1 to 67 Park View Terrace, Abercwmboi until representations from the local community have been heard and other options are explored. This sale is being negotiated without prior consultation or notification to parties who will be affected by such a sale.\n\n \n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":66,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-11-24T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:47:29.688Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-11-24T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-11-24T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2018-11-13T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-11-24T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-11-24T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-11-24T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:47:29.687Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1070,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1070.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Protect Families First Funding","background":"We call on the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to protect the Families First budget in order to protect the most vulnerable families across Wales, including in our own area of Neath Port Talbot (NPT). \r\n\r\nFamilies First is a Welsh Government-funded innovation programme that promotes the development by local authority areas of effective multi-agency systems and support, with a clear emphasis on prevention and early intervention for families, particularly those living in poverty.  \r\n  \r\nAt the end of August, the Welsh Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Communities issued a letter to local authorities about the future of Families First, which is due to end in March 2017. In his letter he outlined the future priorities to address identified gaps in service provision for parents and young people and link the work of the programme clearly with the prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).   \r\n  \r\nThe Cabinet Secretary is expected to make a formal announcement on the future of the programme in the autumn and budgetary allocations for each local authority will not be known until late December 2016. With Communities First coming to an end in March 2017, this reinforces the need for Families First to be protected.  \r\n  \r\nIn its first full year of operation, NPT's ‘Think Family’ early intervention and prevention programme supported almost 100 families to make positive changes and tackle issues before they became critical. Based on Government estimates that one troubled family can cost the taxpayer in the region of £75,000 per year, this represents a return on investment of £3.32 for every £1 spent and more than £7.3 million savings to the economy.  \r\n  \r\nThe Welsh Government reduced the Families First Grant in NPT by £260,000 for 2016/17, with a grant of £1,964,194. 2,586 individuals accessed a Families First service during 2015-16 in NPT.\r\n\r\n<font color=\"#000000\" size=\"3\"> </font>\r\n\r\n","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":24,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-10-20T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:46:08.483Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-10-20T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-11-11T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-01-17T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-10-20T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-11-11T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-11-11T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:46:08.482Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1076,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1076.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Rights to Primary Health Care in Welsh","background":"​We call upon the Welsh Government to look again at the proposed Standards in the health field, to include primary health service providers such as surgeries and pharmacies, to ensure that people have full and robust rights in this all-important area.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":766,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-11-10T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:46:46.261Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-11-10T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-11-02T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2020-01-21T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-11-10T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-11-02T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-11-02T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:46:46.260Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":906,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/906.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Establish Statutory Public Rights of Access to Land and Water for Recreational and Other Purposes","background":"We call on the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to implement a Bill to establish statutory public rights of access to land and water for recreational and other purposes. The bill should enshrine access rights and responsibilities for the public in the same way that the 2003 Land Reform (Scotland) Act encourages co-operative use of the outdoors for healthy, low impact recreation. This Bill must enshrine public rights of navigation for inland water, and permit access to and along water. It must remove the lack of legal clarity and restrictions which act as a barrier to sport and recreation and the promotion of Wales as a welcoming place for healthy recreation, tourism and adventurous activity at all levels of participation and enjoyment.\n\n","additional_details":"The Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act 2000 (i) was intended to deliver much-needed public access to the countryside. Before CRoW was enacted, however, it had already been stripped of many of its intended public benefits. For example, it sought to exclude the public from inland water. CRoW was complicated, expensive, and fails to deliver the access to land and water needed by the wider public. The CRoW mapping exercise alone cost nearly £8m, to address the needs of the small percentage of the public who want to access upland areas. Welsh Government took ownership of this issue in 2009 (ii), yet at the end of 2015, recreational access to land fails to meet the needs of the wider public, and the issue of access to water has not progressed. To the contrary, costly initiatives endorsed and supported by Welsh Government have led in some cases to reduced access to inland water. Two successive Welsh Governments have acknowledged the need for change, but instead chose a process which serves only to maintain the status quo. Welsh Government’s 3-year process costing at least £2.4m has, by their own admission , not delivered. Rather, it has demonstrably reduced access opportunities, for example to inland water. Scotland implemented a permanent solution through land reform legislation (iv) for the legislative cost of £200,000, with a final cost of approx. £3m including the cost of television campaigning and public education (v).\n\n(i) Countryside and Rights of Way Act(2000) http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/contents/enacted\n\n(ii) Report of the Petitions Committee’s Short Inquiry into Access along Inland Water, March 2009 (iii) https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62377602/Welsh\\_Government\\_Letter\\_RefTOJG0126513\\_16Oct2013.pdf (iv) Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2003/2/contents/enacted\n\n(v) LAND REFORM (SCOTLAND) BILL-EXPLANATORY NOTES (AND OTHER ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS) http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S1\\_Bills/Land%20Reform%20%28Scotland%29%20Bill/b44s\n\n","state":"completed","signature_count":3045,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2015-09-21T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T11:07:34.844Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-09-21T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2019-06-25T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-09-21T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T11:07:34.844Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":977,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/977.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Welsh Assembly Funding of Services","background":"We, the undersigned, call on the Assembly to fund critical services in Wales that receive no government funding (such as the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).\n\n","additional_details":"In 2015, the RNLI saved 9,763 people from the waters of the United Kingdom (of which 1,029 people were saved in the waters of Wales). The RSPCA received across the UK over a million calls to their helpline in 2015 and secured nearly 1,800 convictions for animal cruelty and yet receive no funding from the Westminster Government despite having to enforce Westminster Government laws.\n\nI believe that in 2016 this is wrong and that the devolved institutions should fund the hard work that these organisations do for the people of Wales.\n\n","state":"completed","signature_count":21,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2015-12-17T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T11:10:43.583Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-12-17T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-10-31T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2016-11-29T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-12-17T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-10-31T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-10-31T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T11:10:43.582Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":933,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/933.json"},"attributes":{"action":"NHS Wales Pay","background":"How can it be right that NHS workers in Wales some earning as low as £7.80 per hour doing much needed jobs when the welsh government is funding such non jobs as Future's Commissioner on 100k per annum and a Welsh Language Commissioner on 90k and many such newly created non jobs.  These new layers of silly non jobs should be abolished and the money given to low paid NHS staff.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":24,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2015-10-19T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T11:09:15.534Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-10-19T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-10-22T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-05-23T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-10-19T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-10-22T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-10-22T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T11:09:15.533Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1074,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1074.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Penegoes Speed Limit Petition","background":"​We call on the National Assembly for Wales urge the Welsh Government to introduce a 30 miles per hour speed limit throughout the village of Penegoes (from the Penegoes village sign entering from Machynlleth, to the other side of the Maesperthi Caravan Park’s Proposed new entrance) on the A489 road towards Newtown; and a 40 miles per hour speed limit from Machynlleth to Pengoes.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":298,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:46:19.745Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-10-20T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2018-09-25T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-10-20T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-10-20T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:46:19.744Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1068,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1068.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Hirwaun and Penderyn Community Council Petition for the Installation of Fibre Optic Broadband","background":"​We, the residents of Penderyn have signed the below petition to express our desire that Fibre Optic Broadbans be installed in our village. The use of this service will transform our community, enhancing us the users in our social use of the internet as well as those who work within the village either in local business or those who work from home.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":166,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-10-17T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:45:45.778Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-10-17T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-10-17T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2019-05-21T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-10-17T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-10-17T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-10-17T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:45:45.777Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":961,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/961.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Bring Back January Exams for AS/A level Students","background":"This petition aims to raise the issue that AS/A level students do not have the opportunities they need to achieve what they are capable of. This petition is to bring January exams back for AS/A level students.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":88,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2015-11-18T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T11:10:07.632Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-11-18T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-09-30T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-03-07T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-11-18T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-09-30T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-09-30T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T11:10:07.632Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":979,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/979.json"},"attributes":{"action":"The Wildlife Warriors","background":"Caerphilly Junior Forum works with children aged 7-11 years old in Caerphilly borough to give children a voice on issues which are important to children.   \nEach year the Junior Forum identifies a priority issue to address. The priority for 2015-2016 is to protect the natural habitat of wildlife.  \nJunior Forum members believe that every primary school in Wales should have an environment club called the \"Wildlife Warriors\" to help to protect the natural environment of local wildlife.   \n  \nThis club would:  \n- be different from schools eco committees as it would allow anyone to join at any age. Children would not need to be elected to the club.  \n- be active all year to help protect wildlife.  \n- be hands on in their community and do practical activities to help protect wildlife. These activities could include, cleaning rivers, building wildlife homes, planting flowers and trees.  \n- be flexible so different people can join at different times.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":13,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-01-05T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T11:17:37.705Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-01-05T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-09-30T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-02-14T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-01-05T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-09-30T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-09-30T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T11:17:37.705Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1026,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1026.json"},"attributes":{"action":"A Welsh Government Department for Europe Would Ensure a Clear, Strategic and Accountable Voice for Wales in Ongoing Negotiations.","background":"We call on the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to create a Department for Europe as a matter of urgency, tasked with understanding and developing a strategy for Wales’ continued engagement with the EU and our future relationship with the European partners.\r\n\r\nSince the Brexit referendum the UK Government’s response has been slow and ambiguous - A Cabinet office unit for Brexit was initially proposed then abandoned to be replaced with the new post of “Minister for Brexit”, a role seemingly bereft of clear objectives, and led by an MP who has spent the last 20 years on the back benches. \r\n\r\nIn Wales the Welsh Government response has been muted to say the least and it is time now that Wales itself took action so that negotiations between the UK and the rest of the EU work smoothly and that Wales - a net beneficiary of EU membership - has a decisive role in shaping our future relationship with the EU. As things currently stand, England and Scotland dominate all negotiations with the wider EU and without a concerted strategic plan of action from the Welsh government, this situation is likely to continue. \r\n\r\nThis Department should have a strong Cabinet Secretary with experience of working in Europe who can work across all departments. The Secretary should be supported by a cross-party committee to scrutinise all areas of current engagement and to help devise what our future relationship with the EU should look like. This committee should in turn be advised by a group of external expert advisors brought in from legal, economic, business, agricultural, cultural, and academic sectors.\r\n\r\nA Welsh Government Department for Europe would ensure a clear, strategic and accountable voice for Wales in ongoing negotiations. We also need a strong voice in Europe to make sure that we continue to benefit and contribute to the areas we are already involved in and to develop relationships with the EU in sectors that we are not currently fully engaged with post Brexit.","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":22,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-06-17T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:41:04.786Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-06-17T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-09-27T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-09-19T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-06-17T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-09-27T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-09-27T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:41:04.785Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":981,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/981.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Encourage Planning Committees to Ensure that Planning Decisions Take Due Regard of the Impact on, or Closure of Local Community Groups and Voluntary Organisations","background":"Increasingly local churches and community buildings are closing and being sold for development, despite them still being actively used by community groups.  Often these sales are subject to planning permission being given for the conversion or demolition of the building before the purchaser will complete the sale.  Unfortunately this process often means that community groups like nurseries and scout groups are forced to vacate the premises during the planning process. We call, therefore, for the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to change planning law or guidance to ensure that planning committees must take into account in the planning approval process consideration of the impact on the local community of the eviction of community groups.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":79,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-02-01T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:35:53.026Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-02-01T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-09-16T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-05-09T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-02-01T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-09-16T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-09-16T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:35:53.025Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1027,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1027.json"},"attributes":{"action":"A Ban on the Manufacture, Sale and Use of Snares in Wales","background":"We call on the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to ban the manufacture, sale and use of snares in Wales.\r\n\r\n","additional_details":"Snares are thin wire nooses designed to trap ‘predator’ species. The nature of their design means that – despite supposedly being used as a restraining device – they cause severe injuries to those animals they catch. These injuries include limb amputation, strangulation and often death. \r\n\r\nAccording to Defra, up to two thirds of those animals caught are not even the target species. Most frequently snares are set to catch foxes, but in reality, they catch badgers, deer, and domestic pets. In Wales, some 370,000 animals are snared every year. That’s more than 1,000 a day. \r\n\r\nIn 2015, the Welsh Government introduced a Code of Best Practice on the use of snares, but compliance with the Code is voluntary and there are no checks in place or penalties for those who do not comply. Even a Code-compliant snare is a crude, indiscriminate device, more likely to cause injury or death than to restrain an animal. \r\n\r\nThe Welsh Assembly has the power to end this practice, and lead the way for animal welfare in the UK by banning the manufacture, sale and use of snares in Wales.","state":"completed","signature_count":1405,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-06-17T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:40:24.287Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-06-17T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-09-16T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-11-07T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-06-17T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-09-16T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-09-16T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:40:24.286Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1060,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1060.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Circuit of Wales","background":"​We call on the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to expedite the start of work on the Curuit of Wales as quickly as possible in order to help with the regeneration of Blaenau Gwent, the Heads of the Valleys and South Wales generally.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":3279,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-10-04T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:44:50.976Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-10-04T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-09-13T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-02-14T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-10-04T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-09-13T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-09-13T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:44:50.975Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1046,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1046.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ensure Disabled People can Access Public Transport as and When They Need it","background":"We call on the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to ensure that [young] disabled people get the right to accessible public transport when required without the need to plan assistance at least 24 hours in advance. This will then give us the ability to be independent, seek employment, travel to work and meet friends at short notice. Whizz-Kidz Ambassadors are also campaigning to get essential training for taxi and bus drivers as well as train staff in disability awareness and disability support.\n\n","additional_details":"Young people at the Cardiff Ambassador Club have worked hard to campaign for improvements to public transport. All have had difficulties with taxis, buses and trains over the years and their independence is being compromised by not being able to travel as they need to. Whilst they recognise improvements have been made there is still a lot of work to do.\n\n","state":"completed","signature_count":22,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-08-25T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:43:52.277Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-08-25T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-09-12T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2018-01-31T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-08-25T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-09-12T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-09-12T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":"2018-01-31T00:00:00.000Z","archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:43:52.276Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":{"debated_on":"2018-01-31","transcript_url":"https://record.assembly.wales/Plenary/4902#A41000","video_url":"http://www.senedd.tv/en/4902?startPos=11792&l=en","debate_pack_url":"","overview":"The petition was debated in Plenary on 31 January 2018"},"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1047,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1047.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ensure Disabled People’s Housing Adaption Needs Are Aadequately Met","background":"We call on the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to commit to ensuring that disabled people in Wales do not have to wait for more than three years to receive the essential housing adaptions/houses they need and to work with local authorities to ensure staff dealing with adapted housing cases are adequately trained and accountable to ensure individual needs are met.\n\n","additional_details":"Some of the Young Ambassadors at the Whizz-Kidz Cardiff club have had long struggles to get their housing needs met. There is a lot of inconsistency in dealing with cases and one young person in the group has not been able to live with their parents for over 7 years while they wait for a suitable house. We believe this is unacceptable and with more consistency and accountability when dealing with cases and better staff training the situation can be improved. \n","state":"completed","signature_count":30,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-08-26T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:44:03.601Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-08-26T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-09-12T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-09-19T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-08-26T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-09-12T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-09-12T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:44:03.601Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1051,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1051.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Free Train Transport for School Pupils with Arriva Trains Wales","background":"​Here in the UK we are entitled to free education so surely we should be allowed free, safe transport to and from school? the answer to this is yes for many years Arriva trains Wales have been providing Treorchy Comprehensive pupils with Free train transport which is a huge benefit to those who live outside the catchment areas, however recently this has changed they have now called for all pupils to buy a train pass to get to and from school and these prices range from £19.95 to £32.90 per school term. For some parents with more than 1 child this can work out to be very costly and because these passes are provided through Arriva Trains Wales the school is unable to help parents with this funding. Arriva trains have stated that this is for safety precautions however children who have these designated train passes are in front of a \"protective\" metal barrier closer to the platform edge and the children that do not have these passes are in this small enclosed barrier space which actually causes more of a safety hazard due to overcrowding in such a small space. By being allowed free train transport once again every pupil will be able to have a fair chance to gain an education and will be able to go on to what they want to do in life we will all be treated as equal and money will not be a major concern for anyone\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":937,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-09-13T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:44:23.850Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-09-13T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-09-08T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2018-05-15T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-09-13T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-09-08T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-09-08T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:44:23.849Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1021,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1021.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Teachers' Training Must Include Statutory Training in Autism","background":"We call on the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to ensure that teachers' training must include statutory training in Autism.    \n   \nOne of the major concerns for people caring for people with Autism is the lack of understanding from teachers and others working in the education profession. While teaching in Wales is of high quality, improvements could be made in raising awareness of Autism, especially given how common it has become in society.   \nIt is proposed, as part of the English Teacher's training review, Special Education Needs, including Autism will be a key part of teachers' training in England.\n\nThe review of the Initial Teacher Education in Wales must ensure that teachers get specific and statutory training in supporting people with Autism within the school environment.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":316,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-06-08T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:36:39.463Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-06-08T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-09-05T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-10-17T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-06-08T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-09-05T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-09-05T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:36:39.462Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":929,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/929.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Road Safety Improvements Along the A487 Trunk Road between Cardigan and Aberystwyth, to Include Passing Places","background":"Following numerous incidents along the A487 Trunk Road particularly between Cardigan and Aberystwyth, I petition the Welsh Assembly to make improvements along this coastal road, including passing places at various locations, in order to alleviate the build up of traffic behind slower moving vehicles. I'm of the opinion that having strategically located passing places would reduce driver frustration and risk taking when attempting to overtake.\r\n\r\nWhen this Fishguard to Holyhead Trunk road is closed due to an incident, the alternative diversion route is along minor roads which can be a nightmare especially when Heavy Goods Vehicles, buses and coaches meet each other in opposite directions.\r\n\r\n","additional_details":" \r\n\r\n \r\n","state":"completed","signature_count":849,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2015-10-14T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T11:09:02.248Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-10-14T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-09-02T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2018-05-15T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-10-14T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-09-02T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-09-02T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T11:09:02.247Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":955,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/955.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Proposal to Postpone the Restrictions on Fishing in Welsh Rivers.","background":"We call on the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to ensure an immediate postponement of the 10-year catch & release proposal for all salmon on Welsh rivers, whilst a full and proper impact assessment is carried out into the effects on local business and tourist economy, at a time when the Welsh economy is already suffering due to the decline in steel production. We believe this matter requires urgent attention.\n\nI am chairman of Abergwili Angling Club, based in Carmarthen and I'm concerned by recent proposals by NRW to impose a ten- year catch and release only policy for salmon on all Welsh rivers, with no scientific evidence that pleasure anglers are responsible for the decline in migratory salmon stock.   \nA high percentage of our Club members travel into Wales bringing much needed revenue into the local economy. Below you will find extracts from the NRW’s own technical report that highlights the losses that may well be incurred, following the expected loss of anglers coming to Wales, should NRW go ahead with a 10-year Salmon catch & release programme.\n\n","additional_details":"Below are extracts from a recent ‘consultation’ with anglers, in West Wales :-  \nNRW B B 40.15 Annex 2 TECHNICAL REPORT: MANAGEMENT OPTIONS TO ADDRESS THE DECLINE IN STOCKS OF SALMON AND SOME SEA TROUT IN WALES  \n7. Salmon and sea trout are iconic and important species in our rivers. They support recreational fisheries that bring economic benefit (in excess of £74 million annual expenditure in Wales, supporting around 1,500 Welsh jobs and £32 million in household income, Mawle and Peirson, 2009), often to rural communities, and are widely recognised as indicators of good environmental quality. Salmon support the designation of six rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation. These are the SAC rivers, as designated under the Habitats Directive (Council Directive 92/43/EEC) in Wales. The salmon is also a feature of the Severn Estuary European Marine site (a SAC, and a site also designated as a Special Protection Area under the Birds Directive and a Ramsar site). 8. Welsh Government has set objectives for NRW to contribute to objectives for freshwater fisheries management, broadly by promotion of the conservation and maintenance of the diversity of migratory and freshwater fish, and by enhancing the contribution that migratory and freshwater fisheries make to the economy, particularly in remote rural areas and in areas with low levels of income. NRW also has statutory duties for fisheries under the Environment Act (1995), and obligations as set out in the UK Governments responsibilities to NASCO (the North Atlantic Conservation Organisation) to which the EC is a signatory.\n\nFurthermore, the answer to a recent Freedom of Information request –ref: ATI – 09971a – is set out below:-  \n  \nAs part of any case for proposed new fishing control measures Natural Resources Wales is obliged to consider socio-economic factors. I can confirm that this has yet to take place, therefore regulation 12.4(a) of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 applies.   \nInformation not held. We do not have an expected date of when this will be completed however we do hope to complete it later this year.\n\n","state":"completed","signature_count":689,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2015-11-12T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T11:10:00.165Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-11-12T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-09-02T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2016-09-13T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-11-12T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-09-02T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-09-02T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T11:10:00.164Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":945,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/945.json"},"attributes":{"action":"EMA Attendance Requirements for Young Adult Carers","background":"I call upon the National Assembly to urge the Welsh Government to amend the current Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) criteria in respect of Young Adult Carers (YACs) in Wales.  \n  \nCurrently, the EMA Learning Agreement Form’s ‘Attendance, Performance and Behaviour Criteria’ says ‘students must meet the college’s attendance requirements of 100% relating to the agreed programme unless prevented from doing so by illness or other good reason agreed by the college’… and ‘attend all classes at the correct time and place and submit all work by the deadlines set.’  \n  \nThese criteria act as a barrier to YACs engaging in further education and contribute to the high number of YACs who subsequently drop out due to the demands of their caring role. This is evidenced by the findings of the research ‘Time to Be Heard’ which says that of the 22,655 YACs in Wales 21% are NEET (Not in Education, Training, Employment) and that they are four times more likely to drop out of college than those without caring commitments.   \n  \nUnder the current EMA guidelines there is no allowance for the caring responsibilities which can impact YAC’s ability to engage in education which is discriminatory, which limit their options to realise their full potential, further their career and make a positive contribution to society.  \n  \nIn order for the number of YACs who are NEET to be reduced and the number engaging in and completing further education to increase I believe that the vital role YACs have needs to be acknowledged through making special compensation for their caring responsibilities through introducing a lower attendance requirement of 80%.  \n  \nI propose that a question be included on the EMA registration form which identifies YACs so as to identify their need for potential support to engage in and remain in further education, encourage YACs to register with a Carers Service and/or Social Services and assist the WAG to monitor the number of YACs in Wales.\n\n","additional_details":"Real life YAC case studies:  \n“I have cared for my mum since I was 11 and as mum can’t do a lot herself I do all the household chores, give mum her daily medication and take her to any appointments. We live 14 miles from the nearest town so it takes a long time to get to and from college on the bus. I am in my third year at college and rely a lot on my EMA money as mum is on benefits so money is tight. When mum is having a bad day I am late for class as I miss the school bus and also miss college due to taking mum to her medical appointments. Because of this I have had my EMA money stopped which has meant I haven’t been able to buy food some weeks so I think greater flexibility should be given within the EMA’s attendance requirement.” (Female YAC aged 18, Carmarthenshire)   \n  \n“I care for my mum who has a brain tumour which has left her virtually blind. Dad works full time and as I am the eldest of 8 children I am the primary carer, also looking after my siblings. I do find this a struggle as I am in my third year at college but am keen to finish my education, though lately have been thinking I may have to drop out as I find it difficult to keep my attendance level high enough and am sometimes late with assignments so think it would help if there was more flexibility for YACs within the EMA’s learning agreement so at least I wouldn’t have to also worry about my EMA being stopped as I rely on this money as my only income.” (Female YAC aged 18, Carmarthenshire)   \n  \n“I have been the main carer for my mum who has mental health issues since I was 16 so I had to drop out of school to look after her. I would have liked to carry on with my education but money is very tight and I knew I wouldn’t have been able to have 100% attendance because of looking after mum so knew I wouldn’t get EMA. If the rules were different for YACs then maybe I could have gone to college but now I am what is known as ‘NEET’” (Male YAC aged 16, Carmarthenshire).\n\n","state":"completed","signature_count":61,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2015-10-21T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T11:09:26.424Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-10-21T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-09-02T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2016-10-11T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-10-21T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-09-02T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-09-02T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T11:09:26.424Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1005,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1005.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Keep our Councils Rejuvenated by Introducing a Fixed Term","background":"I am proposing that in order to keep our councils and communities moving forward, elected cabinet and council members can only remain in post for a maximum of 2 terms (8years) within our local authorities. This will provide a continuous cycle of local representatives that will bring new ideas and enthusiasm to our communities. It will also provide an opportunity for Wales to develop a new generation of young politicians.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":21,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-02-11T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:36:12.644Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-02-11T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2016-09-13T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-02-11T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:36:12.643Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":662,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/662.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Scrap Local Government Councillors’ Salaries","background":"We call on the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to scrap Councillors’ salaries. With cuts to public services and increases in council tax it is right that councillors share the burden by having their salaries scrapped and replaced with payments of reimbursement only, much like magistrates. This will help to make savings in expensive local democracy.\n","additional_details":"With cuts to public services and increases in council tax. To make savings in expensive local democracy, it is right that councillors share the burden by having their salaries scrapped and replaced with payments of reimbursement only, much like magistrates. \n","state":"completed","signature_count":82,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2014-04-17T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2016-03-01T00:00:00.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-04-17T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2016-03-01T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-04-17T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2016-03-01T00:00:00.000Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1048,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1048.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Include a Mynachdy and Talybont Station as Part of the Cardiff Metro Proposal","background":"​We, the undersigned, call on Cardiff Council and the Welsh Government to bring forward plans to include a Mynachdy and Talybont station as part of any Cardiff Metro proposal.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":137,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-08-30T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:44:12.856Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-08-30T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-08-30T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-09-19T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-08-30T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-08-30T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-08-30T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:44:12.856Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":953,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/953.json"},"attributes":{"action":"A Treatment Fund for Wales - there must be an end to the Healthcare Postcode Lottery","background":"One of the greatest creations to come out of Wales was the National Health Service. It is one of our most valuable assets and we must hold on to it. At present, we are in the desperate situation where treatment for costly, life-saving drug treatments is not fairly or evenly distributed throughout Wales. Patients with a desperate need for live-saving drugs are being denied the treatments that they so urgently require by their Local Health Boards, with grave consequences to their health and life expectancy. I am calling on the Welsh Government to review their procedures in relation to the sanctioning of high-cost drug treatments with immediate effect. I further call on the Welsh Government to assess each patient and each patient's needs on a case-by-case basis as the current requirement for all funded drug treatments to appear on a list of 'Approved Drugs' is too narrow and prevents patients from accessing treatments which are not yet on the list but which Consultants say will have a positive impact on a Patient's long-term health and life- expectancy.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":27,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2015-11-10T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T11:09:53.312Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-11-10T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-07-31T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-03-07T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-11-10T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-07-31T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-07-31T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T11:09:53.311Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":303,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/303.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Stop Sexism In Domestic Abuse","background":"We call upon the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to stop Domestic Abuse (DA) by treating it as a gender inclusive and human phenomenon in which many men and women share both suffering and responsibility.  \n  \nPractical NOT Politics   \nThe current proposal blames men, and only men, for all violence and puts a radical gender based prejudice before the real needs of women, men and children and where 97% of men do NOT fit this profile.  \n  \nFear of repercussions and lack of publicity in Wales have prevented open and vocal dissent.  \n  \nThis Petition invites an alternative approach that recognises that 86% of DA is the responsibility of both women and men. It also offers greater protection to children and removes the discrimination that arises solely from radical gendered prejudice against those people in same sex female relationships.   \n  \nSee the SUPPORTING INFORMATION below.\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":238,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2013-03-11T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2016-03-01T00:00:00.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-03-11T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-07-31T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2016-03-01T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-03-11T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-07-31T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-07-31T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2016-03-01T00:00:00.000Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1019,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1019.json"},"attributes":{"action":"45,000 Reasons Wales Needs a Dementia Strategy","background":"​We call on the Welsh Government to commit to a dementia strategy that improves the lives of people living with dementia in Wales.\n\nThere are currently 45,000 people estimated to be living with dementia in Wales, less than 50% of whom have received a formal diagnosis. Receiving a diagnosis of dementia empowers people to make decisions about the care and support they receive; it opens the door to accessing services and, where necessary, medication.\n\nHowever, even those who have received a diagnosis have most likely not received the information and support that they need in order to live well with dementia.  1 in 10 people with dementia in Wales did not receive any support at all in the first year after their diagnosis, leaving them to deal with their diagnosis alone. \n\nPeople living with dementia in Wales are less likely to receive a diagnosis, and are less likely to have access to post-diagnosis support than those living in the rest of the UK. This has to change.\n\nWe want the Welsh Government to develop a dementia strategy for Wales, one that demonstrates a commitment to improving diagnosis rates, and ensures the access to local services and the quality of care that people living with dementia deserve.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":5861,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-06-08T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:39:49.216Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-06-08T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-07-07T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-03-21T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-06-08T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-07-07T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-07-07T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:39:49.215Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":1031,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/1031.json"},"attributes":{"action":"The Ghost Train","background":"​We call upon the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to ensure that the Arriva Trains Wales northbound 7pm train from Mach should stop at all stations on request.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":684,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2016-07-07T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T14:42:22.557Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-07-07T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-07-06T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2016-09-27T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-07-07T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-07-06T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-07-06T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T14:42:22.557Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":928,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/928.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Introduce compulsory Mental Health education in Secondary Schools","background":"Mental Illness is an issue that has always been heavily stigmatised within society. The words 'Crazy', 'Nutjob', 'Insane' have become a normalised word to use when describing somebody hyper, and worse yet, to describe an individual having a psychiatric episode.\n\nIn October 2015, Plaid Ifanc Llanelli chair and Secretary Brett John and Ffion Rees proposed a motion to conference to introduce mental health education in Secondary schools. It passed with flying colours. However, we do not wish to stop there. We believe that by bringing in Mental Health education, we can tackle the stigma attached to Mental Illnesses before it has even properly begun within Secondary students. It will teach students a variety of lessons, such as how it is okay to not be okay, why Mental Illnesses develop, and the help that is available if they are suffering.\n\n","additional_details":"That is why we are asking the Welsh Assembly Government to introduce compulsory Mental Health education into Secondary schools. Only by beginning the conversation early on can we prevent the stigma attached to Mental Health from developing in our young people.\n\nThe young people of today are our future, we must ensure that by providing them with an education on Mental Health and Well-being they never view it as a negative thing. We can and will eventually abolish the stigma, however the conversation to begin this process in our young people starts now.\n\n","state":"completed","signature_count":24,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2015-10-13T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T11:08:50.503Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-10-13T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-06-10T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2016-06-13T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-10-13T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-06-10T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-06-10T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T11:08:50.503Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":915,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/915.json"},"attributes":{"action":"School Times an Hour Later","background":"I am writing to ask you to consider my petition.  As parents, teachers and students/pupils know, primary schools start at 08:45 and secondary schools start at 08:30.  I would like schools to start an hour later in the mornings meaning primary schools would start at 09:45 and secondary schools at 09:30.\r\n\r\nA test in England has shown that students get better exam results if school starts an hour later.\r\n\r\n","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":16,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2015-09-24T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T11:07:59.019Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-09-24T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-06-03T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-05-09T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-09-24T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-06-03T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-06-03T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T11:07:59.018Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":921,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/921.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Give Every Child in Wales the Meningitis B Vaccine for Free","background":"Health is completely devolved to Wales. We ask the Assembly and Mark Drakeford to change the age range that all children receive the vaccine .   \n\nAll children are at risk from this terrible infection, yet the Government in Wales only vaccinate 2-5 month olds. There needs to be a rollout programme to vaccinate all children, at least up to age 11. Meningococcal infections can be very serious, causing MENINGITIS, SEPTICAEMIA & DEATH\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":1195,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2015-10-02T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T11:08:36.058Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-10-02T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-06-01T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-10-17T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-10-02T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-06-01T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-06-01T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T11:08:36.058Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":878,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/878.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Build an International Mother Languages Monument at Cardiff Bay","background":"We the undersigned call on the National Assembly of Wales to urge the Welsh Government to build an International Language monument at Cardiff Bay for all International mother languages lovers.\n\n \n\n","additional_details":"A plaque has been laid by Cardiff Lord Mayor in 2012 at Grange moor Park, Cardiff Bay. But due to lack of funding not constructed.\n\n","state":"completed","signature_count":16,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2015-05-15T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2016-03-01T00:00:00.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-05-15T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-06-01T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2017-09-19T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-05-15T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-06-01T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-06-01T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2016-03-01T00:00:00.000Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":892,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/892.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Rename Cardiff Int. Airport to Princess Diana International Airport","background":"We the undersigned call on the Welsh Government to rename Cardiff International Airport to \"Princess Diana International Airport\"\n","additional_details":"To rename Cardiff International Airport will get more publicity and Welsh customers. \n","state":"completed","signature_count":16,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2015-06-03T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2016-03-01T00:00:00.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-06-03T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-06-01T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2016-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-06-03T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-06-01T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-06-01T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2016-03-01T00:00:00.000Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":943,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/943.json"},"attributes":{"action":"A Fair Deal for Forest Rallying in Wales","background":"We call on the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to ensure that future cost increases for the use of forest roads for car rallying in Wales are fair and in line with costs in England and Scotland.  \n  \nNatural Resources Wales’ proposed pricing structure from June 2016 onwards would double the current cost, and is completely at odds with new contracts in place for the same purposes with Forestry Commission's in England and Scotland.   \n  \nWhilst NRW are seeking to double the current cost – England and Scotland are raising the cost (from the previous contract) by just 0.7%.  \n  \nRallying in Wales is a £15 million pound industry with huge tourism benefits to rural Wales. NRW's proposed costs would make future events unsustainable in Wales due to high costs. We request that this is investigated fully to find out why the proposed costs are so hugely inflated by comparison to other regions.\n\n","additional_details":"#Rally4Wales is a campaign group set up by rally competitors, rally organisers and supporters to lobby the Assembly Government over these proposed cost increases from NRW which are completely at odds with counterparts in England and Scotland.  \n  \nWe have contacted a range of AM's with our concerns, including Ken Skates, Carl Sargeant, Leanne Wood, Llyr Gruffudd and we are aware that supporters of our group have lobbied other AM's in recent days. We also have support from Members of Parliament in Mid Wales.  \n  \nWe have also raised the issue with the Welsh Automotive Forum who support our stance fully.  \n  \nNRW claim that they have been undercharging for road repairs caused by rallying for many years. However, this argument as a justification for a 100% price increase is impossible to understand due to the complete opposite price hike in England and Scotland. There is no technical difference in road preparation and repair in England, Wales or Scotland.  \n  \nWe cannot believe that these costs are a true reflection of the situation and we call upon the National Assembly to investigate why NRW is taking action that will ultimately close down a vital cog in the rural economy of Wales.\n\n","state":"completed","signature_count":5246,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2015-10-21T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T11:09:35.991Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-10-21T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-05-31T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2016-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-10-21T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-05-31T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-05-31T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T11:09:35.990Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":927,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/927.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Resurfacing of the A40 Raglan-Abergavenny Road","background":"This petition calls on the Welsh Government to replace the old concrete surface on the A40 road from Raglan to Abergavenny with whispering tarmac.\n\nThe Noise Action Plan (2013-18) states that this road is a priority, after the consultation responses received and the measurements taken. Yet no progress has been made despite repeated calls from residents, the local County Councillor, Assembly Member and Member of Parliament.\n\nWe, the undersigned, state that this road should be given immediate priority, given the numerous concerns raised from both public and representatives and that it has been identified under the existing Welsh Government Noise Action Plan.\n\n","additional_details":null,"state":"completed","signature_count":22,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2015-10-02T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T11:08:21.662Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-10-02T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-05-31T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2018-11-27T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-10-02T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-05-31T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-05-31T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-06T11:08:21.661Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":916,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/916.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Improvements to the railway provision at Kidwelly Carmarthenshire","background":"We, your petitioners call upon the National Assembly for Wales to call upon the Welsh Government to improve the provision of rail services to, and station facilities at Kidwelly in Carmarthenshire.  \n  \nSpecifically in respect of:  \n(1) Making Kidwelly a regular timetabled and not a request stop,   \n(2) Making the trains wheelchair accessible to and from the platforms, and  \n(3) Increasing the frequency of trains stopping at Kidwelly.\n\n \n\n","additional_details":"Background  \nKidwelly is a lively town in Carmarthenshire, with many tourist attractions, including a quay overlooking the Gwendraeth estuary with rare bird and wildlife, the Kymer canal, Wales' oldest canal and an Industrial museum.  \n  \nDemographically, Kidwelly has a higher than the Carmarthenshire average proportion with long term limiting illness and the highest proportion of over 45's in Carmarthenshire according to the Carmarthenshire Policy, Research and Information section 2015 electoral division profile.  \n  \nAdditionally many people commute to work or for social activities outside the Town.   \n  \nIssues.  \n1 : The station is a request stop this causes problems, (a) visitors, tourists and new residents do not always appreciate they need to signal to get the train to stop, this causes a reluctance to use and potentially impacts negatively upon the economy of the town (b) on trains with no conductor less ambulant passengers cannot pass down the train to the driver, many people are worried and distressed that they will go past their stop and anecdotally have done so, (c) there is clearly time programmed into the timetable to allow the train to stop, as this could be requested on every journey, so the request requirement is anachronistic and unnecessary. The station should become a standard stop and not a request stop.  \n  \n2. The platform height on the westbound platform is so low that even with the train's mobile ramp system a wheelchair and those with other mobility aids cannot board or alight trains. This renders the provision discriminatory in respect of wheelchair and other less ambulant users.  \n  \n3. The frequency of trains serving Kidwelly is not sufficient to support the community and potential tourist traffic. This limits both social, commercial and tourist journeys, negatively impacting upon the social and economic wellbeing of the community.\n","state":"completed","signature_count":138,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2015-09-24T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-07-10T13:46:16.206Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-09-24T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-05-27T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2016-09-13T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-09-24T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-05-27T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-05-27T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2020-07-10T13:46:16.205Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":793,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/793.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Android and iOS, Welsh in the 21st Century?","background":"We call on the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to work with Google and Apple to develop a Welsh language version of their operating systems_._\n","additional_details":"​ **Additional Information**\n\nIn recent years Welsh has had much greater representation in businesses, schools, universities, local councils and other public authorities; this had led to greater usage of Welsh in day to day activities for Welsh speakers, but that progress needs to be built on in order to stabilize and grow the number of speakers.  \n  \nIn this way, formal every day usage of Welsh could be seen as a success but informal every day usage of Welsh is the bigger problem.  As for deep growth in language, knowledge isn't encouraged by formal usage.  To deal with this issue it would be prudent to apply the same pressures and agreements presented to Microsoft on to Google and Apple to develop a Welsh language implementation of the android OS and iOS respectively.  \n  \nInformal usage is proof of a living language.\n\n","state":"completed","signature_count":75,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2014-09-30T00:00:00.000Z","updated_at":"2016-03-01T00:00:00.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-09-30T00:00:00.000Z","closed_at":"2016-05-20T00:00:00.000Z","completed_at":"2016-03-01T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-09-30T00:00:00.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2016-05-20T00:00:00.000Z","referred_at":"2016-05-20T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2016-03-01T00:00:00.000Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}}]}