{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/778238.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":778238,"attributes":{"action":"Reconnect Wells: Build a New Railway Station for England’s Smallest City","background":"Build a new train station in Wells, Somerset, to provide essential rail connectivity for residents, commuters, and visitors. Wells is the only city in England without a railway station, which limits access to employment, education, healthcare, and sustainable transport options.","additional_details":"Wells is the only city in England without a railway station, leaving residents, workers and visitors without direct rail access. This limits access to jobs, education and services, and increases car use. A new station would improve connectivity, support the local economy and reduce congestion. I want the UK Government to commit to delivering a train station in Wells and work with local authorities to make it happen.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-07-27T09:32:45.609Z","updated_at":"2026-08-17T09:46:53.001Z","rejected_at":"2026-08-17T09:46:45.282Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-07-28T19:34:10.000Z","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 actions relating to a local area.\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":[]}}}