Orkney and Shetland

(Redirected from postcode KW15 1BF)

The people of Orkney and Shetland have contributed a total of 2,963 signatures to 306 currently open petitions. That's considerably below average.

Top petitions in Orkney and Shetland

Open petitions with the most signatures

1. Do not merge section 1 & 2 regulations on firearms licenses
   Opened on Thursday 11th December 2025
   178 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

2. Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership
   Opened on Thursday 12th March 2026
   153 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

3. Make all court and tribunal transcripts available free of charge
   Opened on Thursday 5th February 2026
   141 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

4. Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy
   Opened on Wednesday 28th January 2026
   132 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

5. Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now!
   Opened on Wednesday 10th December 2025
   109 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

6. Cancel the clinical trial into puberty blockers & safeguard vulnerable children
   Opened on Thursday 8th January 2026
   108 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

7. Legislate to require drivers to report collisions with cats
   Opened on Wednesday 17th December 2025
   104 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

8. Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
   Opened on Monday 10th November 2025
   104 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

9. Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office
   Opened on Friday 6th March 2026
   79 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

10. Introduce a screening programme for prostate cancer, starting with high-risk men
    Opened on Tuesday 13th January 2026
    74 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

11. Reduce Vehicle Excise Duty by 50% for vehicles aged 20 to 39 years
    Opened on Friday 6th February 2026
    72 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

12. Support the Ceramics Industry and protect British manufacturing jobs and skills
    Opened on Friday 17th April 2026
    71 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

13. Do not ban social media for under 16s
    Opened on Wednesday 11th February 2026
    63 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

14. Government apology and compensation for 1950s Women affected by pension changes
    Opened on Wednesday 7th January 2026
    60 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

15. Add peas, lentils and chickpeas to the UK’s list of major allergens.
    Opened on Tuesday 24th March 2026
    57 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

16. Apply to Rejoin the EU as soon as possible to increase growth in the UK
    Opened on Monday 8th December 2025
    53 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

17. Remove power to cancel local government elections
    Opened on Tuesday 25th November 2025
    52 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

18. Review the evidence and fund the addition of SMA to the Newborn Screening Test
    Opened on Monday 9th February 2026
    42 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

19. Ban 20mph speed limits with limited exceptions
    Opened on Friday 24th October 2025
    41 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

20. Appoint a Maternity Commissioner to improve maternity care for mums and babies
    Opened on Wednesday 7th January 2026
    41 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

Open petitions of local interest

1. Add peas, lentils and chickpeas to the UK’s list of major allergens.
   Opened on Tuesday 24th March 2026
   57 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

2. Introduce legislation to make it possible to renumerate emergency volunteers
   Opened on Monday 13th April 2026
   41 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

3. Fund advanced testing for UTI and improved support for UTI sufferers
   Opened on Wednesday 15th April 2026
   19 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

4. Pause pylon projects and bring in regulations to provide community support
   Opened on Thursday 23rd April 2026
   24 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

5. Legislate to require drivers to report collisions with cats
   Opened on Wednesday 17th December 2025
   104 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

6. Mandatory 50% female jury representation for trials of rape & violence vs women
   Opened on Tuesday 24th March 2026
   11 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

7. Do not merge section 1 & 2 regulations on firearms licenses
   Opened on Thursday 11th December 2025
   178 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

8. Ban 20mph speed limits with limited exceptions
   Opened on Friday 24th October 2025
   41 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

9. Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy
   Opened on Wednesday 28th January 2026
   132 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

10. Reduce Vehicle Excise Duty by 50% for vehicles aged 20 to 39 years
    Opened on Friday 6th February 2026
    72 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

11. Make all court and tribunal transcripts available free of charge
    Opened on Thursday 5th February 2026
    141 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

12. Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
    Opened on Monday 10th November 2025
    104 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

13. Introduce a screening programme for prostate cancer, starting with high-risk men
    Opened on Tuesday 13th January 2026
    74 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

14. Do not ban social media for under 16s
    Opened on Wednesday 11th February 2026
    63 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

15. Return Royal Mail to public ownership
    Opened on Wednesday 25th March 2026
    22 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

16. Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now!
    Opened on Wednesday 10th December 2025
    109 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

17. Government apology and compensation for 1950s Women affected by pension changes
    Opened on Wednesday 7th January 2026
    60 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

18. Mandate a 72-hour period before formal acceptance of a dog surrender document
    Opened on Wednesday 7th January 2026
    11 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

19. Apply to Rejoin the EU as soon as possible to increase growth in the UK
    Opened on Monday 8th December 2025
    53 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland

20. Government to advise monarch to refuse/cancel state visits with hostile powers
    Opened on Friday 20th February 2026
    14 signatures so far in Orkney and Shetland