{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/737395.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":737395,"attributes":{"action":"Make the 29th each month UK Day of Community Restoration to unite communities","background":"Communities across the UK face rising division, isolation, and loss of connection. A monthly Day of Community Restoration would create a regular opportunity for people to unite, take positive action, and rebuild trust, belonging, and compassion in neighbourhoods nationwide.","additional_details":"Loneliness affects 25% of UK adults, with 7% (3.8m) experiencing it often or always. Young adults are most affected, with 40% feeling lonely at least some of the time. Loneliness damages mental and physical health, increases risk of depression and illness, and weakens community resilience. A monthly Day of Community Restoration would create regular opportunities for people to connect, collaborate, and build trust, improving wellbeing, unity, and pride in communities nationwide.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2025-08-13T10:55:21.916Z","updated_at":"2025-11-14T17:36:06.522Z","rejected_at":"2025-08-29T13:45:59.619Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-08-14T13:35:30.000Z","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":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"The UK Government and Parliament are not in charge of designating specific national days, this is usually done by charities or other organisations. \r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition calling for the creation of a new bank holiday.\r\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}