{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764458.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":764458,"attributes":{"action":"Restore funding for Night Safety Marshals in East Sussex","background":"We want the UK Government to restore funding for Night Safety Marshals operating across East Sussex.\r\nThese marshals help manage the night-time economy, assist vulnerable people, prevent violence and support police and emergency services in busy nightlife areas.","additional_details":"Funding cuts linked to the Home Office may lead to the removal of Night Safety Marshals in East Sussex.\r\nThese marshals play an important role in preventing incidents, helping intoxicated or vulnerable people get home safely, and supporting local police. Removing them could negatively impact public safety and the night-time economy.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":13,"created_at":"2026-03-16T11:42:54.220Z","updated_at":"2026-04-14T12:11:24.418Z","rejected_at":"2026-04-14T12:11:23.255Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-03-16T11:52:20.000Z","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":[]}}}