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To Activate SWEP simultaneously with other weather safety measures

Submitted on Friday 16th January 2026

Rejected on Wednesday 18th February 2026

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)

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To Activate SWEP simultaneously with other weather safety measures

Petition Details

To Activate the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) simultaneously with other weather safety measures, such as gritting roads, Additionally, I call for reforms in housing benefit policies so that payments are made directly to accommodations in advance

Additional Information

To ensure the most vulnerable homeless individuals are protected from extreme weather conditions like frost, fog, snow, rain, wind. preventing homeless individuals from being left without shelter due to delayed or withheld benefits. It is essential to review & amend existing legislation to guarantee equitable access to basic care & shelter for all, thereby eradicating homelessness through compassionate & humane policies that prioritise the safety, health, dignity of every person in our community


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

SWEP is a matter for local authority action, and doesn't fall into central government or parliamentary responsibility.

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