This petition was submitted during the 2017 to 2019 Parliament
Rejected petition Make local councils maintain pavements annually to prevent tripping hazards.
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I walk regularly every day and pavement maintenance is appalling, in fact I have tripped and fallen several times which once caused me to fracture my rib cage.
Pavements along Bourne Hill where I live have this tripping hazard
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Maintenance of pavements is the responsibility of your local council.
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