Rejected petition Petition Against Closure of Adult Education Centres & Creative Courses In Kent

numerous courses being closed from July 2025 with centres being shut down completely.
These courses and centres provide important classes for all including creaticlve classes, wellbeing, occupational therapy and rehabilitation as well as equipping people with the skills to return to the workplace.

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Please can you get this petition considered as the centres and classes are important to so many Please can you get this petition considered as the centres and classes are important to see theo many from a mental health and personal development point of view

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It requests action at a local level.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Kent County Council's (KCC) Community Learning and Skills (CLS) department is responsible for adult education in Kent, including creative courses.

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

You can also petition your local council - you can find out more here:

https://democracy.kent.gov.uk/mgepetitionlistdisplay.aspx?bcr=1

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