{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/770294.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":770294,"attributes":{"action":"More residential parking in Dudley town centre or cheaper permits","background":"I'm writing to try and add more residential parking or cheaper permits in Dudley town centre.","additional_details":"Being a single parent who does not work cannot afford a permit that is £700 straight off. Even if I did work with the cost of living and rent prices, fuel cost and general day to day food shopping increasing it is just not reasonable to be able to pay all of this in one go. I have to walk ages to my flat with my toddler and shopping and it is not easy. If they could\r\nLower the cost or give monthly payment options it would be easier","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-05-19T13:41:28.367Z","updated_at":"2026-06-03T09:56:42.841Z","rejected_at":"2026-06-03T09:56:42.843Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-05-19T21:21:40.000Z","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\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":[]}}}