{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/782260.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":782260,"attributes":{"action":"Stop the pollution from the Lower Thames Crossing works","background":"Require urgent action on severe dust and air pollution from Lower Thames Crossing works affecting East Tilbury, Tilbury and nearby Thurrock residents.","additional_details":"Residents in East Tilbury, Tilbury and surrounding Thurrock have faced severe dust and air pollution from Lower Thames Crossing works for months. Dust is affecting homes, gardens, cars and the local environment, with many residents making repeated complaints. People are increasingly unable to open windows, doors or enjoy their gardens normally. We are calling for urgent action, effective dust controls, independent air-quality monitoring and proper enforcement to protect residents.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2026-09-17T17:06:13.824Z","updated_at":"2026-09-28T13:51:39.203Z","rejected_at":"2026-09-28T13:51:37.859Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-09-17T17:30:10.000Z","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 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":[]}}}