{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/741951.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":741951,"attributes":{"action":"Hold a full public inquiry into the Voreda House project in Penrith, Cumbria.","background":"Voreda House was intended to be a customer-focused headquarters for Westmorland and Furness Council, with an initial budget of £2.3 million. However, costs have now escalated to £8.5 million, while an independent valuation places the building’s worth at just £2.3 million.","additional_details":"Hold a full public inquiry to investigate how public funds were spent on Voreda House, identify any mismanagement or wrongdoing, and ensure those responsible are held accountable.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2025-09-19T14:47:21.145Z","updated_at":"2025-10-06T16:49:11.535Z","rejected_at":"2025-10-06T16:49:07.381Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-09-19T15:13:10.000Z","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":{"code":"local","details":"We can't accept petitions that call for action at a local level.\r\n\r\nYou could ask your MP to take action on your concerns about this issue, including by asking them to present a public (paper) petition about this.\r\n\r\nYou can find contact details for your local MP here: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP\r\n\r\nAnd you can find out how to ask your MP to present a public (paper) petition here: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/sign-a-petition/paper-petitions/\r\n\r\nYou could also raise your 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"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}