Petition · past parliament

Stop Darlington Borough Council from selling the Building that is the Library.

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

The Building was gifted to the Towns People by The Pease family, to be used as a library or Educational Establishment and is not owned by DBC, and therefore can not be sold by them for profit.

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. It is the responsibility of your local council.

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Timeline

30 Jun 2016 Petition opened for signatures
14 Jul 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20
Status Rejected
Rejected 14 Jul 2016

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