Rejected petition We the government to fix Hackney downs basketball court

We need lights for the court at night and also need new rims

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A lot of youth spend majority of their time at the court which helps to keep children and young adults away from knife crimes and violence.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

Responsibility for local amenities is a matter for individual local authorities, not the Government or House of Commons.

You could raise this issue with a local councillor, who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them: https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

You can also contact your local council directly. Find out how to influence decision making at Hackney Council here: https://hackney.gov.uk/calling-to-account

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Date submitted 5 January 2021
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