East Lothian

The people of East Lothian have contributed a total of 17,428 signatures to 606 currently open petitions. That's round about average.

Top petitions in East Lothian

Open petitions with the most signatures

1. Do not give consent for another Scottish Independence Referendum
   Opened on Tuesday 26th January 2021
   2,362 signatures so far in East Lothian

2. End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry
   Opened on Wednesday 14th October 2020
   1,829 signatures so far in East Lothian

3. FIONA'S LAW - Women should be allowed a yearly Cervical screening
   Opened on Monday 7th September 2020
   1,283 signatures so far in East Lothian

4. Seek Europe-wide Visa-free work permit for Touring professionals and Artists
   Opened on Tuesday 22nd December 2020
   534 signatures so far in East Lothian

5. Prioritise teachers, school and childcare staff for Covid-19 vaccination
   Opened on Tuesday 20th October 2020
   472 signatures so far in East Lothian

6. Increase funding for urgent research into devastating motor neurone disease
   Opened on Wednesday 6th January 2021
   460 signatures so far in East Lothian

7. Open gyms first as we come out of lockdown & fund a Work Out to Help Out scheme
   Opened on Wednesday 20th January 2021
   374 signatures so far in East Lothian

8. Keep gyms open during Tier 4 lockdown
   Opened on Monday 21st December 2020
   373 signatures so far in East Lothian

9. Do not restrict our rights to peaceful protest.
   Opened on Tuesday 16th March 2021
   337 signatures so far in East Lothian

10. Do not rollout Covid-19 vaccine passports
    Opened on Wednesday 20th January 2021
    333 signatures so far in East Lothian

11. Make dog theft a specific criminal offence
    Opened on Friday 20th November 2020
    310 signatures so far in East Lothian

12. Prioritise COVID-19 vaccines for first responders (police, fire, ambulance)
    Opened on Wednesday 30th December 2020
    300 signatures so far in East Lothian

13. Create a Minister for Hospitality in the UK Government
    Opened on Tuesday 6th October 2020
    297 signatures so far in East Lothian

14. Make verified ID a requirement for opening a social media account.
    Opened on Friday 5th March 2021
    268 signatures so far in East Lothian

15. Allow driving instructors to pass learners unable to book a test
    Opened on Wednesday 9th September 2020
    249 signatures so far in East Lothian

16. Ban greyhound racing to end unnecessary deaths & suffering of racing dogs
    Opened on Friday 30th October 2020
    243 signatures so far in East Lothian

17. Hold a public inquiry into Government contracts granted during Covid-19
    Opened on Thursday 3rd September 2020
    232 signatures so far in East Lothian

18. Ban the shooting of badgers immediately
    Opened on Thursday 24th September 2020
    196 signatures so far in East Lothian

19. Stop the rising number of ear-cropped dogs in the UK
    Opened on Wednesday 24th February 2021
    190 signatures so far in East Lothian

20. Consider urgent action to grant specialist vape retailers essential status
    Opened on Thursday 18th February 2021
    189 signatures so far in East Lothian

Open petitions of local interest

1. Do not give consent for another Scottish Independence Referendum
   Opened on Tuesday 26th January 2021
   2,362 signatures so far in East Lothian

2. FIONA'S LAW - Women should be allowed a yearly Cervical screening
   Opened on Monday 7th September 2020
   1,283 signatures so far in East Lothian

3. Consider urgent action to grant specialist vape retailers essential status
   Opened on Thursday 18th February 2021
   189 signatures so far in East Lothian

4. End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry
   Opened on Wednesday 14th October 2020
   1,829 signatures so far in East Lothian

5. Increase funding for urgent research into devastating motor neurone disease
   Opened on Wednesday 6th January 2021
   460 signatures so far in East Lothian

6. Pass a law for no referendums on the constitution for at least 30 years
   Opened on Friday 26th February 2021
   21 signatures so far in East Lothian

7. Reverse the disgraceful decision to yet again freeze public sector pay
   Opened on Friday 27th November 2020
   25 signatures so far in East Lothian

8. Prioritise COVID-19 vaccines for first responders (police, fire, ambulance)
   Opened on Wednesday 30th December 2020
   300 signatures so far in East Lothian

9. Allow driving instructors to pass learners unable to book a test
   Opened on Wednesday 9th September 2020
   249 signatures so far in East Lothian

10. Seek Europe-wide Visa-free work permit for Touring professionals and Artists
    Opened on Tuesday 22nd December 2020
    534 signatures so far in East Lothian

11. Introduce 3 point penalty on driving licence for litter thrown from any vehicle
    Opened on Tuesday 13th April 2021
    40 signatures so far in East Lothian

12. Keep gyms open during Tier 4 lockdown
    Opened on Monday 21st December 2020
    373 signatures so far in East Lothian

13. Ban the use of all fireworks in order to reduce air and noise pollution.
    Opened on Thursday 3rd September 2020
    20 signatures so far in East Lothian

14. Extend the time people with implants can claim against manufacturers
    Opened on Friday 2nd October 2020
    61 signatures so far in East Lothian

15. Fund a national anti-littering campaign.
    Opened on Thursday 21st January 2021
    96 signatures so far in East Lothian

16. Open gyms first as we come out of lockdown & fund a Work Out to Help Out scheme
    Opened on Wednesday 20th January 2021
    374 signatures so far in East Lothian

17. Ban greyhound racing to end unnecessary deaths & suffering of racing dogs
    Opened on Friday 30th October 2020
    243 signatures so far in East Lothian

18. Extend paid maternity leave by at least four months
    Opened on Monday 9th November 2020
    171 signatures so far in East Lothian

19. Hold a referendum on English independence
    Opened on Wednesday 24th March 2021
    21 signatures so far in East Lothian

20. Prioritise teachers, school and childcare staff for Covid-19 vaccination
    Opened on Tuesday 20th October 2020
    472 signatures so far in East Lothian