East Lothian

The people of East Lothian have contributed a total of 15,608 signatures to 601 currently open petitions. That's below average.

Top petitions in East Lothian

Open petitions with the most signatures

1. End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry
   Opened on Wednesday 14th October 2020
   1,823 signatures so far in East Lothian

2. FIONA'S LAW - Women should be allowed a yearly Cervical screening
   Opened on Monday 7th September 2020
   1,255 signatures so far in East Lothian

3. Allow Salons and Tattoo parlors to open at same time as hairdressers
   Opened on Thursday 25th June 2020
   549 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
   474 signatures so far in East Lothian

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

6. Limit the Sale and Use of Fireworks to Organisers of Licensed Displays Only
   Opened on Tuesday 21st July 2020
   443 signatures so far in East Lothian

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

8. Prevent any restrictions on those who refuse a Covid-19 vaccination
   Opened on Tuesday 4th August 2020
   317 signatures so far in East Lothian

9. Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases
   Opened on Wednesday 12th August 2020
   297 signatures so far in East Lothian

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

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

12. Increase funding for research into Endometriosis and PCOS.
    Opened on Wednesday 29th July 2020
    260 signatures so far in East Lothian

13. Reform the Gender Recognition Act.
    Opened on Friday 24th July 2020
    260 signatures so far in East Lothian

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

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

16. Ban the exploitative import of young puppies for sale in the UK.
    Opened on Saturday 27th June 2020
    185 signatures so far in East Lothian

17. Give government workers a fair pay rise
    Opened on Monday 20th July 2020
    185 signatures so far in East Lothian

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

19. Protect Retail Workers from Abuse, Threats and Violence.
    Opened on Friday 24th July 2020
    176 signatures so far in East Lothian

20. Allow football fans to attend matches at all levels
    Opened on Tuesday 29th September 2020
    173 signatures so far in East Lothian

Open petitions of local interest

1. FIONA'S LAW - Women should be allowed a yearly Cervical screening
   Opened on Monday 7th September 2020
   1,255 signatures so far in East Lothian

2. Allow Salons and Tattoo parlors to open at same time as hairdressers
   Opened on Thursday 25th June 2020
   549 signatures so far in East Lothian

3. End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry
   Opened on Wednesday 14th October 2020
   1,823 signatures so far in East Lothian

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

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

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

7. Hold a referendum on returning devolved powers to the UK Government
   Opened on Tuesday 4th August 2020
   69 signatures so far in East Lothian

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

9. 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

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

11. Increase funding for research into Endometriosis and PCOS.
    Opened on Wednesday 29th July 2020
    260 signatures so far in East Lothian

12. Limit the Sale and Use of Fireworks to Organisers of Licensed Displays Only
    Opened on Tuesday 21st July 2020
    443 signatures so far in East Lothian

13. Regulate the sale and advertising of diet products
    Opened on Friday 11th December 2020
    36 signatures so far in East Lothian

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

15. Extend the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme to September
    Opened on Tuesday 4th August 2020
    88 signatures so far in East Lothian

16. Reform the Gender Recognition Act.
    Opened on Friday 24th July 2020
    260 signatures so far in East Lothian

17. Lower the age you are offered a cervical screening (smear test) from 25 to 16
    Opened on Tuesday 4th August 2020
    162 signatures so far in East Lothian

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

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

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