Petition · past parliament

Help get Southend homeless people a safe place to camp

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

As everyone is aware that there are hundreds of people that are homeless across Southend in which they are subjected to abuse including being attacked, urinated on or having there tents set on fire in which generous people have donated to them.
Like i have said before the homeless sleep rough all year round. Always moved on away from door steps and public places when all they want is to try feel safe when they sleep. It is sad enough they are homeless not all fault of there own.They have to endure being moved on, abused verbally and physically , urinated on and even in some cases there tents or sleeping bags are set on fire . Please Southend council provide a safe area of field for the homeless to camp to be able to sleep in safety

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. This is the responsibility of your local council.

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http://www.southend.gov.uk/a_to_z/services/200146/e-petitions

Timeline

10 Jun 2016 Petition opened for signatures
13 Jun 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15
Status Rejected
Rejected 13 Jun 2016

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