Petition · past parliament
Stop Westiminster Council from turning off its CCTV cameras.
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
Westiminster council has made the decision to turn off it cctv cameras in order to save money.
This idea in the current climate is ridiculous. The threat from terrorism is at its highest level its been for a long time and crime will increase with huge impacts of being justice to offenders.
This idea in the current climate is ridiculous. The threat from terrorism is at its highest level its been for a long time and crime will increase with huge impacts of being justice to offenders.
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. CCTV in Westminster is the responsibility of your Westminster Borough Council, working in co-operation with The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime.
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
Westminster Borough Council also has a petitions process - you can find out more about it here:
http://petitions.westminster.gov.uk/
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
Westminster Borough Council also has a petitions process - you can find out more about it here:
http://petitions.westminster.gov.uk/
Timeline
| 7 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Jun 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
8 Jun 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.