{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/770660.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":770660,"attributes":{"action":"Fix Suffolk’s roads to make bus journeys smoother","background":"The government needs to do something about Suffolk’s roads, especially in Ipswich. Everywhere has potholes and cracks, and bus journeys are no longer smooth. All you hear is rattling and cracking the whole ride. The roads need proper repairs so people can travel safely and comfortably.","additional_details":"People in Ipswich and across Suffolk are dealing with badly damaged roads every day. Many roads are full of potholes, cracks, and uneven surfaces, making journeys uncomfortable and sometimes unsafe.The government and local council should invest more money into repairing Suffolk’s roads properly instead of temporary fixes. Better roads would make bus journeys smoother, improve safety, reduce damage to vehicles, and make travel more reliable for everyone in Ipswich.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-05-23T21:57:04.700Z","updated_at":"2026-06-15T11:07:41.707Z","rejected_at":"2026-06-15T11:07:41.711Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-05-24T02:44:00.000Z","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":[]}}}