Petition · past parliament

Make a footpath for children to walk safely to school

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

Help children of lightmoor get to their school safe Madeley Academy students walk the bypass at the end of the A442 towards on coming traffic of up to 50mph with no footpath also cross the island at the end of the A442 with no crossing on the aqueduct island

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. Safety on local roads is the responsibility of your local council.

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Timeline

20 Oct 2016 Petition opened for signatures
24 Oct 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13
Status Rejected
Rejected 24 Oct 2016

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