Rejected petition Allow 14-16 years olds in to council gyms/fitness suites with adult supervision

At present children under 16 are not allowed in council gyms/fitness suites. The government are trying to reduce obesity and encourage exercise.

We have 2 teenagers that love exercising. 1 who runs and wants somewhere safe and warm on dark winter nights.

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Open gyms/fitness suites to teenagers aged 14-16 to go with an adult.

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Date submitted 30 August 2020
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