Birkenhead

The people of Birkenhead have contributed a total of 9,982 signatures to 539 currently open petitions. That's well above average.

Top petitions in Birkenhead

Open petitions with the most signatures

1. Ban the sale of helium balloons
   Opened on Tuesday 5th May 2026
   860 signatures so far in Birkenhead

2. Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office
   Opened on Friday 6th March 2026
   436 signatures so far in Birkenhead

3. Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now!
   Opened on Wednesday 10th December 2025
   409 signatures so far in Birkenhead

4. Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
   Opened on Tuesday 18th November 2025
   386 signatures so far in Birkenhead

5. Make all court and tribunal transcripts available free of charge
   Opened on Thursday 5th February 2026
   377 signatures so far in Birkenhead

6. Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership
   Opened on Thursday 12th March 2026
   306 signatures so far in Birkenhead

7. Change surrogacy law to recognise intended parents from birth
   Opened on Friday 10th April 2026
   296 signatures so far in Birkenhead

8. Review the evidence and fund the addition of SMA to the Newborn Screening Test
   Opened on Monday 9th February 2026
   265 signatures so far in Birkenhead

9. Remove power to cancel local government elections
   Opened on Tuesday 25th November 2025
   262 signatures so far in Birkenhead

10. End testing on dogs and other animals for development of products for human use
    Opened on Friday 31st October 2025
    246 signatures so far in Birkenhead

11. Cancel the clinical trial into puberty blockers & safeguard vulnerable children
    Opened on Thursday 8th January 2026
    225 signatures so far in Birkenhead

12. Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy
    Opened on Wednesday 28th January 2026
    173 signatures so far in Birkenhead

13. Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
    Opened on Monday 10th November 2025
    168 signatures so far in Birkenhead

14. Remove sentence reductions for guilty pleas in controlling and coercive cases
    Opened on Tuesday 21st April 2026
    168 signatures so far in Birkenhead

15. Legislate crimes motivated by misogyny are hate crimes, fund support & training
    Opened on Tuesday 2nd December 2025
    160 signatures so far in Birkenhead

16. Act to ensure Bills backed by MPs & public can complete all stages in Parliament
    Opened on Wednesday 4th February 2026
    153 signatures so far in Birkenhead

17. Government apology and compensation for 1950s Women affected by pension changes
    Opened on Wednesday 7th January 2026
    147 signatures so far in Birkenhead

18. Appoint a Maternity Commissioner to improve maternity care for mums and babies
    Opened on Wednesday 7th January 2026
    146 signatures so far in Birkenhead

19. Legislate to ban FPNs and prosecutions related to school attendance
    Opened on Tuesday 24th March 2026
    127 signatures so far in Birkenhead

20. Introduce a screening programme for prostate cancer, starting with high-risk men
    Opened on Tuesday 13th January 2026
    120 signatures so far in Birkenhead

Open petitions of local interest

1. Ban the sale of helium balloons
   Opened on Tuesday 5th May 2026
   860 signatures so far in Birkenhead

2. Give Next of Kin Named on Death Certificate Automatic Access to Medical Records
   Opened on Tuesday 16th December 2025
   60 signatures so far in Birkenhead

3. Introduce suicide prevention requirements for highway authorities
   Opened on Wednesday 29th April 2026
   23 signatures so far in Birkenhead

4. Establish a specific offence and sentence for Murder, Desecration & Concealment
   Opened on Friday 27th March 2026
   24 signatures so far in Birkenhead

5. Bring back 75% business rates relief for retail, hospitality & leisure sectors
   Opened on Monday 9th February 2026
   24 signatures so far in Birkenhead

6. Introduce legislation to ensure national marking of Remembrance Day
   Opened on Wednesday 26th November 2025
   25 signatures so far in Birkenhead

7. Create a national SEN Qualifications Regulator & SEN Qualifications Framework
   Opened on Friday 21st November 2025
   32 signatures so far in Birkenhead

8. Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office
   Opened on Friday 6th March 2026
   436 signatures so far in Birkenhead

9. Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now!
   Opened on Wednesday 10th December 2025
   409 signatures so far in Birkenhead

10. Change surrogacy law to recognise intended parents from birth
    Opened on Friday 10th April 2026
    296 signatures so far in Birkenhead

11. Make all court and tribunal transcripts available free of charge
    Opened on Thursday 5th February 2026
    377 signatures so far in Birkenhead

12. Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
    Opened on Tuesday 18th November 2025
    386 signatures so far in Birkenhead

13. Require accessible changing benches for disabled children in public venues
    Opened on Thursday 9th April 2026
    61 signatures so far in Birkenhead

14. End testing on dogs and other animals for development of products for human use
    Opened on Friday 31st October 2025
    246 signatures so far in Birkenhead

15. Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership
    Opened on Thursday 12th March 2026
    306 signatures so far in Birkenhead

16. Review the evidence and fund the addition of SMA to the Newborn Screening Test
    Opened on Monday 9th February 2026
    265 signatures so far in Birkenhead

17. Remove power to cancel local government elections
    Opened on Tuesday 25th November 2025
    262 signatures so far in Birkenhead

18. Introduce an NHS data opt-out & require a consultation for system expansions
    Opened on Wednesday 14th January 2026
    107 signatures so far in Birkenhead

19. Ban the use of AI for image, video and audio creation
    Opened on Friday 19th December 2025
    74 signatures so far in Birkenhead

20. Legislate to ban FPNs and prosecutions related to school attendance
    Opened on Tuesday 24th March 2026
    127 signatures so far in Birkenhead