Petition · past parliament
Make the A505 safer by Closing cut though lanes on the A505 Royston to Baldock
Rejected
19 signatures
What the petition asks
There so many car crashes on the A505 people crossing the lanes to get to the other villages on the other side! There is a 70 mph speed limit and many just take their chances that they will cross in time ! Yesterday someone didn't now my hubby has a Broke his back in 2 places !
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. The A505 is the responsibility of Hertfordshire County 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:
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Hertfordshire County Council also has a petitions process - you can find out more about it here:
https://cmis.hertfordshire.gov.uk/hertfordshire/petitions.aspx
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
Hertfordshire County Council also has a petitions process - you can find out more about it here:
https://cmis.hertfordshire.gov.uk/hertfordshire/petitions.aspx
Timeline
| 7 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Jul 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
19
Status
Rejected
Rejected
21 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.