Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

The people of Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare have contributed a total of 7,299 signatures to 393 currently open petitions. That's a lot below average.

Top petitions in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Open petitions with the most signatures

1. Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now!
   Opened on Wednesday 10th December 2025
   319 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

2. Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office
   Opened on Friday 6th March 2026
   317 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

3. Make all court and tribunal transcripts available free of charge
   Opened on Thursday 5th February 2026
   294 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

4. Review the evidence and fund the addition of SMA to the Newborn Screening Test
   Opened on Monday 9th February 2026
   294 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

5. Government apology and compensation for 1950s Women affected by pension changes
   Opened on Wednesday 7th January 2026
   225 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

6. Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership
   Opened on Thursday 12th March 2026
   223 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

7. Remove power to cancel local government elections
   Opened on Tuesday 25th November 2025
   216 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

8. Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
   Opened on Monday 10th November 2025
   208 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

9. Cancel the clinical trial into puberty blockers & safeguard vulnerable children
   Opened on Thursday 8th January 2026
   207 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

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

11. Change surrogacy law to recognise intended parents from birth
    Opened on Friday 10th April 2026
    176 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

12. Act to ensure Bills backed by MPs & public can complete all stages in Parliament
    Opened on Wednesday 4th February 2026
    157 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

13. Legislate crimes motivated by misogyny are hate crimes, fund support & training
    Opened on Tuesday 2nd December 2025
    144 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

14. Fund temporary suitable housing for children with life-limiting illnesses
    Opened on Thursday 9th April 2026
    132 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

15. Withdraw the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill immediately
    Opened on Tuesday 25th November 2025
    130 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

16. Make a dog injuring or killing a cat a specific offence
    Opened on Thursday 19th February 2026
    125 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

17. Stop proposed changes to the Motability Scheme
    Opened on Thursday 15th January 2026
    123 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

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

19. Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
    Opened on Tuesday 18th November 2025
    118 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

20. Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy
    Opened on Wednesday 28th January 2026
    110 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Open petitions of local interest

1. Make it mandatory for foods that contain any alcohol to have logo
   Opened on Friday 27th March 2026
   81 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

2. Require companies to offer users opt out for online alcohol advertising & sales
   Opened on Friday 27th March 2026
   50 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

3. Fund temporary suitable housing for children with life-limiting illnesses
   Opened on Thursday 9th April 2026
   132 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

4. Make a dog injuring or killing a cat a specific offence
   Opened on Thursday 19th February 2026
   125 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

5. Require NHS to offer routine third trimester pregnancy ultrasound scan
   Opened on Monday 23rd March 2026
   80 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

6. Government apology and compensation for 1950s Women affected by pension changes
   Opened on Wednesday 7th January 2026
   225 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

7. Withdraw the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill immediately
   Opened on Tuesday 25th November 2025
   130 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

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

9. Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now!
   Opened on Wednesday 10th December 2025
   319 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

10. Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office
    Opened on Friday 6th March 2026
    317 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

11. Make all court and tribunal transcripts available free of charge
    Opened on Thursday 5th February 2026
    294 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

12. Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
    Opened on Monday 10th November 2025
    208 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

13. Ban 20mph speed limits with limited exceptions
    Opened on Friday 24th October 2025
    50 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

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

15. Remove power to cancel local government elections
    Opened on Tuesday 25th November 2025
    216 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

16. Cancel the clinical trial into puberty blockers & safeguard vulnerable children
    Opened on Thursday 8th January 2026
    207 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

17. Change surrogacy law to recognise intended parents from birth
    Opened on Friday 10th April 2026
    176 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

18. Stop proposed changes to the Motability Scheme
    Opened on Thursday 15th January 2026
    123 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

19. Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership
    Opened on Thursday 12th March 2026
    223 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

20. Fund pay for student nurses and midwives for placement hours
    Opened on Thursday 20th November 2025
    61 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare