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Stop the cuts being made to childrens disability services in Telford and Wrekin.

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

Cuts are being made to several areas of disability services which will severly impact on the physical and mental wellbeing of children and adults in Telford and Wrekin.
- cuts to council transport
- reduction in council led activities
- closure of family reliant services
- reduction of respite services
Etc

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Funding of local council services is the responsibility of your local council.

You could 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

Your local council also has a petitions process - you can find out more about it here:
http://www.telford.gov.uk/info/1009/your_views_matter/363/epetitions

Timeline

18 Feb 2016 Petition opened for signatures
19 Feb 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20
Status Rejected
Rejected 19 Feb 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.