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Sports, debate, music, drama, STEM, and leadership clubs can foster resilience, creativity, and ambition. We believe cuts make enrichment a postcode lottery. We believe the estimated £22.5m for 400 schools is a drop in the ocean. We believe a 3% ring-fence of the national schools budget could guarantee schools the funds to run out-of-hours clubs, giving every child the right to thrive, not just survive, on and beyond school grounds.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":143,"created_at":"2025-09-03T15:59:03.230Z","updated_at":"2026-03-24T00:00:05.210Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-09-23T12:43:40.877Z","closed_at":"2026-03-23T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-09-03T18:24:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":769930,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/769930.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Review the social impact of the reduction of voluntary sector funding","background":"Instruct an independent review into the extent of dwindling funds made available to voluntary sector organisations, and the social impact of this in the next 2-5 years.","additional_details":"We believe the voluntary sector has been propping up the state. Whether it is food banks, lunch clubs, sports facilities, community spaces or other things, the UK should be proud of its voluntary sector and the role it plays in flourishing society.\r\n\r\nHowever, the sources of underpinning funding for these activities are diminishing. This might be because economic circumstances have devalued grant making trusts, or government funding cuts.\r\n\r\nWe want this risk to be noticed and accounted for transparently.\r\n","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":142,"closing_date":"2026-12-19","created_at":"2026-05-14T16:06:20.090Z","updated_at":"2026-08-08T14:44:50.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-06-19T10:36:02.438Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-05-25T12:48:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Kia Macpherson","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"MHCLG","name":"Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-local-government"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":755323,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/755323.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Amend law to complete the UK’s transition from use of miles to kilometres","background":"Legislate for a phased transition to full use of metric units. From 2031 convert road signage to kilometres, require all new vehicles to display km/h as the primary speed unit, issue binding guidance to public bodies, & mandate metric units in property descriptions enforced via Trading Standards.","additional_details":"The UK already uses metric units in most areas of daily life. Miles now remain mainly in road transport, some sports and leisure, and land or property descriptions. We believe this inconsistency causes confusion and inefficiency. Completing the transition to kilometres would improve clarity and international alignment.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":130,"created_at":"2025-12-26T09:16:30.423Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T23:00:03.231Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-01-30T16:09:31.816Z","closed_at":"2026-07-30T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-12-27T15:44:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DBIST","name":"Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-and-trade"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":775117,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/775117.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban greyhound racing in England","background":"We believe greyhounds deserve protection, not exploitation for profit. Greyhound racing causes injuries and deaths to dogs every year. Wales has committed to banning the sport and Scotland is ending it.","additional_details":"We believe England should follow their lead and put animal welfare first by introducing a ban on greyhound racing.\r\n\r\nGreyhound racing continues to cause injuries and deaths to dogs in England each year. Although welfare measures have been introduced, serious concerns remain about the treatment of racing greyhounds and their quality of life. Wales has announced plans to ban greyhound racing, and Scotland is moving towards ending the sport. We believe England should follow suit by introducing legislation to ban greyhound racing and prioritise animal welfare over commercial interests.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":101,"closing_date":"2027-01-23","created_at":"2026-06-25T20:27:33.942Z","updated_at":"2026-08-18T16:09:00.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-07-23T13:00:38.712Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-06-25T21:16:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Lydia Hart","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":735786,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/735786.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Regulate & limit gambling advertising broadcasting times & content","background":"We think harsher laws on advertising gambling, particularly sports betting and online casinos/bingo, should be introduced to combat rising problem gambling, especially among young people. This should include limits on when/how much can be broadcast, as well as much stricter content laws.","additional_details":"Part of this government's manifesto was a commitment to \"reducing gambling-related harm,\" which is crucial due to the current rise in addiction, shown by a 114% increase in under-18s problem gambling and 130% increase in NHS referrals to specialist clinics. We think this may be linked to the glamourising advertising of betting companies, featuring famous actors, football pundits, etc, promoting the harmful industry to huge audiences.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":93,"created_at":"2025-08-01T15:28:27.700Z","updated_at":"2026-02-23T00:00:18.961Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-08-22T09:18:24.779Z","closed_at":"2026-02-22T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-08-01T15:49:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DCMS","name":"Department for Culture, Media and Sport","url":""}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":742239,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/742239.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Fund free swimming lessons for all children 3-16","background":"Drowning is a leading preventable cause of child death. RLSS UK suggest that in England, child drownings have doubled since 2019–20. I believe free swimming lessons for ages 3–16 could save lives, cut inequalities, meet curriculum aims, provide life skills, reduce long-term health and social costs.","additional_details":"Swim England suggest that around 1 in 3 children leave primary school unable to swim 25m, despite it being in the national curriculum. Children from poorer families are far less likely to access lessons. Early, free lessons for ages 3–16 could build life-saving skills, boost health and confidence, and reduce inequalities. Swimming is not just sport—it is a vital survival skill that can prevent tragedies and help lower long-term emergency and healthcare costs.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":89,"created_at":"2025-09-20T12:23:26.485Z","updated_at":"2026-04-09T23:00:07.895Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-10-09T12:42:14.400Z","closed_at":"2026-04-09T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-09-20T12:40:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DCMS","name":"Department for Culture, Media and Sport","url":""}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":734105,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/734105.json"},"attributes":{"action":"All sporting events involving the English national team category A - free to air","background":"The government should legislate to require any sport events where any English national team team is participating to be classed as category A so that the public who have a TV licence are able to watch live broadcasting of it.","additional_details":"At present, we feel wealth dictates who can watch. Being able to watch the national team could increase pride in the nation.\r\n \r\nBeyond enabling the public to watch, enjoy and support the English team live, this viewing could increase community wellbeing.\r\n \r\nBeing able to watch live sports events not only provides pleasure and excitement, but may foster community cohesion and participation in sport. The loss over time of having live free coverage, is taken as given and this should not be the case. This right should be returned through legislation.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":89,"created_at":"2025-07-22T10:19:13.378Z","updated_at":"2026-02-16T00:00:21.121Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-08-15T09:57:28.086Z","closed_at":"2026-02-15T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-07-23T10:08:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DCMS","name":"Department for Culture, Media and Sport","url":""}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":732914,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/732914.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make the Freedom of Information Act apply to sporting National Governing Bodies","background":"We call on the Government to require all sporting National Governing Bodies (NGBs) to be subject to the Freedom of Information Act. NGBs hold substantial authority over who can participate in grassroots and competitive sports.","additional_details":"We think NGBs make decisions directly affecting the lives and wellbeing of thousands of UK citizens. We feel they operate without transparency of public institutions, they are publicly recognised, receive public money, they impact communities, inclusion, and equality.\r\n \r\nWe think the public should have a right to access information from bodies that influence our daily lives and use taxpayer money. We think their decisions must be open to scrutiny.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":71,"created_at":"2025-07-10T14:18:06.298Z","updated_at":"2026-02-06T00:00:02.976Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-08-05T12:21:59.615Z","closed_at":"2026-02-05T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-07-11T12:46:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DCMS","name":"Department for Culture, Media and Sport","url":""}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":760159,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/760159.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make the 15th June 2026 a bank holiday for England and Wales","background":"We want the UK Government to grant a bank holiday on 15 June to England and Wales to recognise Scotland’s participation in the World Cup.","additional_details":"His Majesty the King has already granted Scotland a bank holiday to mark its participation in the World Cup, as proposed by the Scottish Government. As this is a major sporting event followed across the UK, it would be fair and inclusive for the Government to extend the bank holiday. This would boost morale, support local businesses, and allow everyone to share in the celebration.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":70,"closing_date":"2026-09-13","created_at":"2026-02-05T22:55:40.887Z","updated_at":"2026-07-14T06:57:50.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-03-13T10:13:16.421Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-06T15:29:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Alfie Webb","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DBIST","name":"Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-and-trade"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":704481,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/704481.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Remove VAT on defibrillators","background":"We think that defibrillators are expensive and VAT makes them unaffordable for small businesses and sports clubs.","additional_details":"We think we need more defibrillators and removing VAT on defibrillators would make them more affordable so more lives can be saved.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":70,"created_at":"2024-11-25T23:30:01.741Z","updated_at":"2025-11-08T00:00:01.990Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-05-07T09:14:40.915Z","closed_at":"2025-11-07T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-11-26T13:52:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HMT","name":"HM Treasury","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-treasury"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":733702,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/733702.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Publish an updated 'Tackling Loneliness' strategy & funding for programmes","background":"Seven years and four governments ago, the-then Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) published its 'A connected society: a strategy for tackling loneliness' policy paper that subsequently reported every year until 2023.","additional_details":"We think loneliness is a silent epidemic, it holds no bias as to who it affects - young or old, male or female.\r\n \r\nWe think the 2018 strategy lacks sufficient updates to address the evolving crisis, exacerbated by post-pandemic isolation, economic pressures, and the decline of community spaces.\r\n \r\nWe are calling for an updated strategy in this Parliament, with dedicated funding for community programs, mental health support, and awareness campaigns to combat this growing public health crisis.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":68,"created_at":"2025-07-18T07:45:51.612Z","updated_at":"2026-02-05T00:00:02.985Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-08-04T07:19:13.812Z","closed_at":"2026-02-04T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-07-18T07:53:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DCMS","name":"Department for Culture, Media and Sport","url":""}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":769898,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/769898.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Fund more school holiday clubs for children of working parents aged 5+","background":"Provide funding to increase access to and the number of school holiday clubs for children over 5 in order to support working parents. Many areas have little to no childcare available for children over 5 during the school holidays.","additional_details":"We feel existing options are limited and many focus only on sports activities, which may not suit every child or family. As a result, many parents are unable to work full-time or are restricted in the jobs they can take because they cannot access reliable childcare during school holidays.\r\n \r\nWe call on the Government to fund the expansion of affordable, inclusive school holiday clubs for children over 5, in order to give working parents the childcare support they need during school holidays.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":64,"closing_date":"2026-12-11","created_at":"2026-05-14T09:10:08.902Z","updated_at":"2026-08-07T14:26:20.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-06-11T14:58:53.922Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-05-14T12:52:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Michelle Swift","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":741521,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/741521.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Increase Government funding for less commonly followed sports","background":"I want the government to increase funding for less commonly followed and played sports at lower levels to increase peoples ability to play sports they love.\r\n","additional_details":"I play international level roller hockey and despite representing GB everything is paid for by the players. This gives us a significant disadvantage when playing against other state funded nations.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":60,"created_at":"2025-09-18T08:26:24.228Z","updated_at":"2026-04-06T23:00:08.224Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-10-06T08:02:49.014Z","closed_at":"2026-04-06T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-09-18T15:21:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DCMS","name":"Department for Culture, Media and Sport","url":""}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":709821,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/709821.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Cap the price of food and drink in sport and music venues","background":"I believe that many venues charge a hefty mark up knowing they have the monopoly as they have banned food and drink from being brought in due to safety concerns. 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We are worried that clubs are closing, youth development is suffering, and that this historic sport risks extinction. 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We want the Government to prioritise children and their time away from screens by protecting this valuable social opportunity, which the direct premium provides for them, at a time when it is needed most.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":43,"closing_date":"2027-01-28","created_at":"2026-06-28T10:20:59.481Z","updated_at":"2026-08-18T08:37:50.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-07-28T09:57:01.701Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-06-28T13:50:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Susan Looker","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":723315,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/723315.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Increase funding for indoor sport facilities for sports like volleyball","background":"We think many indoor sports in the UK lack funding, leading to a shortage of facilities, high court hire costs and a lack of diverse sport choices for the youth. We want the Government to allocate more funding to local sport centres/school programmes to promote participation in these indoor sports","additional_details":"The UK is ranked 6th globally by GDP, we feel we shouldn't be a underperforming in indoor sports. The UK does not compete on an international level for volleyball e.g our last international appearance was in the 2012 Olympics where the women's squad finished ninth and the men 11th. As a country we take pride in our athletes who participate in sports such as athletics and football as it gives us all a strong sense of national pride. 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This could include but is not limited to sports clubs, uniformed organisations, language and music tuition outside of school.","additional_details":"We believe that all children deserve equal opportunities for extra curricular choices and financial barriers should not be a problem.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":38,"created_at":"2025-11-18T21:28:17.673Z","updated_at":"2026-06-19T23:00:01.841Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-12-19T10:35:03.832Z","closed_at":"2026-06-19T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-11-18T21:39:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":744062,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/744062.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Remove fishing license fees","background":"We call on the government to remove fishing license fees.","additional_details":"Fishing is one of the only sports we have to pay a fee/ license to participate in. We believe that removing this would bring a new generation of people to the sport and potentially promote outdoor activities without having to pay to catch fish in local restriction free rivers and lakes.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":37,"created_at":"2025-09-28T17:30:38.656Z","updated_at":"2026-05-07T23:00:05.781Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-11-07T15:00:54.425Z","closed_at":"2026-05-07T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-09-28T18:20:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":715965,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715965.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Protect the 6 Nations Championship & Ensure Live Free to Air Broadcast","background":"The 6N is a UK sporting icon, steeped in history & culture. We believe it fuels national pride, unites communities, inspires male and female youth and is crucial for social cohesion. We think maintaining free-to-air TV in the UK market would ensure equitable access, vital for a healthy nation.","additional_details":"We urge the UK Culture Secretary to:\r\n* Recognise the 6 Nations' national interest as a “crown jewel” sport\r\n* Ensure live free-to-air access for all UK citizens\r\n \r\nWe believe live free-to-air 6 Nations access will:\r\n* Promote social inclusion\r\n* Support grassroots rugby\r\n* Safeguard this iconic sporting event's cultural heritage","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":37,"created_at":"2025-01-28T20:50:43.038Z","updated_at":"2025-10-04T23:00:00.487Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-04-04T10:32:46.030Z","closed_at":"2025-10-04T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-01-28T20:59:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DCMS","name":"Department for Culture, Media and Sport","url":""}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":719130,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/719130.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Fund the building of 1500 artificial sports pitches by start of 2027","background":"We want the Government to fund and build good quality football pitches for communities. ","additional_details":"I believe that participation in sports like football is decreasing due to poor quality pitches. To combat this we should build artificial 3G and 4G pitches for football. which could be also for rugby. We think this could increase participation in sport.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":36,"created_at":"2025-02-24T21:13:15.906Z","updated_at":"2025-10-07T23:00:04.955Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-04-07T08:35:22.038Z","closed_at":"2025-10-07T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-02-24T21:22:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DCMS","name":"Department for Culture, Media and Sport","url":""}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":762850,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/762850.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Introduce a Youth Sport Access Fund to remove financial barriers for children","background":"We want the Government to create a national, ring-fenced Youth Sport Access Fund to cover club fees, equipment and competition costs for children from low-income families across all sports, including football, athletics, swimming, martial arts, dance, ballet and gymnastics.","additional_details":"Across the UK, rising living costs are pricing children out of sport. Many families cannot afford club fees, kit or travel. Less than half of children meet recommended activity levels, while obesity and mental health challenges continue to rise. Working in a school, I see talented children miss out daily due to cost. Access to sport should not depend on income.","committee_note":null,"state":"open","signature_count":34,"closing_date":"2026-10-01","created_at":"2026-03-01T18:06:54.195Z","updated_at":"2026-06-21T21:53:00.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-04-01T15:23:43.165Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-03-01T20:12:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Conall Hopkinson","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"MHCLG","name":"Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-local-government"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":766419,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/766419.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Remove Wels catfish non-native invasive status, review restrictions on stocking","background":"We want the Government to reclassify Wels catfish (Silurus glanis) from \"non-native invasive\" to \"non-native\" only, similar to Common Carp. Alongside this, review and update the Import of Live Fish Act 1980 to allow more flexible licensing for stocking in managed, low-risk fisheries across the UK.","additional_details":"Wels catfish have been in UK waters since 1880. Despite their \"invasive\" classification, they have existed in managed fisheries for over 140 years without, in our view, damaging local ecosystems. We believe they provide a significant economic boost to the UK angling industry and rural economies. Following the British Record Fish Committee’s recent decision to accept a Wels record, we think that our proposed change to classification would better reflect their status as a valued sporting fish rather than an invasive alien species.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":32,"closing_date":"2026-11-07","created_at":"2026-04-03T20:12:37.246Z","updated_at":"2026-08-04T15:36:40.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-05-07T10:05:30.732Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-03T21:51:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Stuart Record","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":776056,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/776056.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Provide prescription sports goggles free on the NHS to children under 16","background":"I would like the Government to provide free prescription sports goggles on the NHS to children under the age of 16 who have a prescription for glasses.","additional_details":"It has only just dawned on me that my daughter needs prescription sports goggles while doing sports as normal glasses are very impractical and if she removes her glasses her vision is impaired. I would like the Government to provide free prescription sports goggles to children under 16 years of age who are in the same situation as her.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":30,"closing_date":"2027-01-30","created_at":"2026-07-04T11:25:52.069Z","updated_at":"2026-08-03T20:21:00.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:45.385Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-07-04T11:44:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Dave Jump","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DHSC","name":"Department of Health and Social Care","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care"}],"topics":[]}}]}