{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/747112.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":747112,"attributes":{"action":"Stop the introduction of the Red Route scheme in Bury Park, Luton","background":"We urge the Government to review and suspend Luton Borough Council’s Red Route proposal in Bury Park pending an independent inquiry into its consultation process, financial motives, and community impact. Local residents and businesses deserve fair and transparent decision-making.","additional_details":"The Red Route scheme will severely damage local businesses, restrict access for residents, and worsen community relations in one of the UK’s most diverse areas. Evidence suggests the proposal is driven by council financial strain rather than genuine transport needs. We ask for government intervention to protect Bury Park’s economy and community integrity.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2025-10-16T17:15:32.520Z","updated_at":"2025-11-18T16:22:44.319Z","rejected_at":"2025-11-18T16:22:44.322Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-10-16T17:32:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":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":[]}}}