Newark

The people of Newark have contributed a total of 20,173 signatures to 755 currently open petitions. That's round about average.

Top petitions in Newark

Open petitions with the most signatures

1. End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry
   Opened on Wednesday 14th October 2020
   1,699 signatures so far in Newark

2. Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases
   Opened on Wednesday 12th August 2020
   836 signatures so far in Newark

3. Reduce University student tuition fees from £9250 to £3000
   Opened on Monday 5th October 2020
   766 signatures so far in Newark

4. Cancel GCSEs and A Levels in 2021
   Opened on Wednesday 19th August 2020
   654 signatures so far in Newark

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

6. Reclose schools and colleges due to increase in COVID-19 cases
   Opened on Tuesday 22nd September 2020
   578 signatures so far in Newark

7. Limit the Sale and Use of Fireworks to Organisers of Licensed Displays Only
   Opened on Tuesday 21st July 2020
   551 signatures so far in Newark

8. Do not require salons to close due to Covid-19
   Opened on Wednesday 28th October 2020
   413 signatures so far in Newark

9. Prevent any restrictions on those who refuse a Covid-19 vaccination
   Opened on Tuesday 4th August 2020
   413 signatures so far in Newark

10. Require universities to partially refund tuition fees for 20/21 due to Covid-19
    Opened on Wednesday 29th July 2020
    407 signatures so far in Newark

11. Seek Europe-wide Visa-free work permit for Touring professionals and Artists
    Opened on Tuesday 22nd December 2020
    402 signatures so far in Newark

12. Allow golf to be played with appropriate safety measures
    Opened on Friday 6th November 2020
    400 signatures so far in Newark

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

14. Keep gyms open during Tier 4 lockdown
    Opened on Monday 21st December 2020
    294 signatures so far in Newark

15. Make dog theft a specific criminal offence
    Opened on Friday 20th November 2020
    287 signatures so far in Newark

16. Allow football fans to attend matches at all levels
    Opened on Tuesday 29th September 2020
    281 signatures so far in Newark

17. Tougher sentences for hit and run drivers who cause death
    Opened on Monday 20th July 2020
    277 signatures so far in Newark

18. Stop work on HS2 immediately and hold a new vote to repeal the legislation
    Opened on Thursday 17th December 2020
    234 signatures so far in Newark

19. Allow teacher predicted grades for BTEC students
    Opened on Monday 7th September 2020
    234 signatures so far in Newark

20. Ban the exploitative import of young puppies for sale in the UK.
    Opened on Saturday 27th June 2020
    228 signatures so far in Newark

Open petitions of local interest

1. Require scanning of microchips by vets and to prove ownership when selling pets
   Opened on Tuesday 8th December 2020
   103 signatures so far in Newark

2. Do not require salons to close due to Covid-19
   Opened on Wednesday 28th October 2020
   413 signatures so far in Newark

3. Extend eligibility of auto-Bereavement Scheme to all families to acquire ILR.
   Opened on Friday 18th September 2020
   16 signatures so far in Newark

4. End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry
   Opened on Wednesday 14th October 2020
   1,699 signatures so far in Newark

5. Cancel GCSEs and A Levels in 2021
   Opened on Wednesday 19th August 2020
   654 signatures so far in Newark

6. Allow golf to be played with appropriate safety measures
   Opened on Friday 6th November 2020
   400 signatures so far in Newark

7. Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases
   Opened on Wednesday 12th August 2020
   836 signatures so far in Newark

8. Ensure mental health care is available for all children having cancer treatment.
   Opened on Wednesday 21st October 2020
   37 signatures so far in Newark

9. Reduce University student tuition fees from £9250 to £3000
   Opened on Monday 5th October 2020
   766 signatures so far in Newark

10. Limit the Sale and Use of Fireworks to Organisers of Licensed Displays Only
    Opened on Tuesday 21st July 2020
    551 signatures so far in Newark

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

12. Reclose schools and colleges due to increase in COVID-19 cases
    Opened on Tuesday 22nd September 2020
    578 signatures so far in Newark

13. Tougher sentences for hit and run drivers who cause death
    Opened on Monday 20th July 2020
    277 signatures so far in Newark

14. Require universities to partially refund tuition fees for 20/21 due to Covid-19
    Opened on Wednesday 29th July 2020
    407 signatures so far in Newark

15. Make dog theft a specific criminal offence
    Opened on Friday 20th November 2020
    287 signatures so far in Newark

16. Seek Europe-wide Visa-free work permit for Touring professionals and Artists
    Opened on Tuesday 22nd December 2020
    402 signatures so far in Newark

17. Improve care, support and treatment for children with rare diseases
    Opened on Monday 20th July 2020
    122 signatures so far in Newark

18. Prevent any restrictions on those who refuse a Covid-19 vaccination
    Opened on Tuesday 4th August 2020
    413 signatures so far in Newark

19. Fund broadband for all households with school-age children from September.
    Opened on Thursday 20th August 2020
    12 signatures so far in Newark

20. Keep gyms open during Tier 4 lockdown
    Opened on Monday 21st December 2020
    294 signatures so far in Newark