Thirsk and Malton

The people of Thirsk and Malton have contributed a total of 17,942 signatures to 723 currently open petitions. That's below average.

Top petitions in Thirsk and Malton

Open petitions with the most signatures

1. End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry
   Opened on Wednesday 14th October 2020
   1,400 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

2. Reduce University student tuition fees from £9250 to £3000
   Opened on Monday 5th October 2020
   595 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

3. Prioritise teachers, school and childcare staff for Covid-19 vaccination
   Opened on Tuesday 20th October 2020
   573 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

4. Limit the Sale and Use of Fireworks to Organisers of Licensed Displays Only
   Opened on Tuesday 21st July 2020
   555 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

5. Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases
   Opened on Wednesday 12th August 2020
   541 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

6. Create a Minister for Hospitality in the UK Government
   Opened on Tuesday 6th October 2020
   527 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

7. Reclose schools and colleges due to increase in COVID-19 cases
   Opened on Tuesday 22nd September 2020
   442 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

8. Tougher sentences for hit and run drivers who cause death
   Opened on Monday 20th July 2020
   407 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

9. Require universities to partially refund tuition fees for 20/21 due to Covid-19
   Opened on Wednesday 29th July 2020
   364 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

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

11. Prevent any restrictions on those who refuse a Covid-19 vaccination
    Opened on Tuesday 4th August 2020
    339 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

12. FIONA'S LAW - Women should be allowed a yearly Cervical screening
    Opened on Monday 7th September 2020
    320 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

13. Cancel GCSEs and A Levels in 2021
    Opened on Wednesday 19th August 2020
    319 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

14. Make dog theft a specific criminal offence
    Opened on Friday 20th November 2020
    289 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

15. A government cash bailout for the coach industry before it's too late.
    Opened on Tuesday 28th July 2020
    288 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

16. Stop work on HS2 immediately and hold a new vote to repeal the legislation
    Opened on Thursday 17th December 2020
    287 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

17. Protect the UK's dwindling hedgehog population before it's too late.
    Opened on Thursday 1st October 2020
    256 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

18. Take action to stop illegal immigration and rapidly remove illegal immigrants
    Opened on Wednesday 8th July 2020
    226 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

19. Ban the exploitative import of young puppies for sale in the UK.
    Opened on Saturday 27th June 2020
    219 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

20. Allow golf to be played with appropriate safety measures
    Opened on Friday 6th November 2020
    211 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

Open petitions of local interest

1. Reject North Yorkshire County Council's proposal for a 'mega council'
   Opened on Monday 5th October 2020
   60 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

2. A government cash bailout for the coach industry before it's too late.
   Opened on Tuesday 28th July 2020
   288 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

3. Prioritise funeral workers for COVID vaccine.
   Opened on Tuesday 5th January 2021
   161 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

4. Seek to secure international ban on fracking at COP26
   Opened on Tuesday 8th December 2020
   60 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

5. Award 2021 grades based on 50:50 of teacher assessment and exams
   Opened on Monday 19th October 2020
   78 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

6. End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry
   Opened on Wednesday 14th October 2020
   1,400 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

7. Tougher sentences for hit and run drivers who cause death
   Opened on Monday 20th July 2020
   407 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

8. Make it mandatory for Police & CPS to provide counselling to ALL victims of CSA
   Opened on Friday 9th October 2020
   72 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

9. Create a Minister for Hospitality in the UK Government
   Opened on Tuesday 6th October 2020
   527 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

10. Change the law to increase sentencing for Hare coursing and poaching.
    Opened on Thursday 3rd December 2020
    119 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

11. Limit the Sale and Use of Fireworks to Organisers of Licensed Displays Only
    Opened on Tuesday 21st July 2020
    555 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

12. Financial support for Outdoor Residential Centres during closure
    Opened on Monday 19th October 2020
    90 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

13. Protect the UK's dwindling hedgehog population before it's too late.
    Opened on Thursday 1st October 2020
    256 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

14. FIONA'S LAW - Women should be allowed a yearly Cervical screening
    Opened on Monday 7th September 2020
    320 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

15. Prioritise teachers, school and childcare staff for Covid-19 vaccination
    Opened on Tuesday 20th October 2020
    573 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

16. Reduce University student tuition fees from £9250 to £3000
    Opened on Monday 5th October 2020
    595 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

17. Make dog theft a specific criminal offence
    Opened on Friday 20th November 2020
    289 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

18. Ban the shooting of badgers immediately
    Opened on Thursday 24th September 2020
    200 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

19. Cancel GCSEs and A Levels in 2021
    Opened on Wednesday 19th August 2020
    319 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton

20. Require universities to partially refund tuition fees for 20/21 due to Covid-19
    Opened on Wednesday 29th July 2020
    364 signatures so far in Thirsk and Malton