Petition · past parliament
Stop the closure of Dagenham Jobcentre
Closed
56 signatures
What the petition asks
Dagenham Jobcentre is set to close on 19th January 2018, as part of a program of closures of Jobcentres across the country.
Dagenham residents will struggle to get to Barking Jobcentre.
Residents will risk having payments stopped through sanctions, being forced into debt and destitution.
Dagenham residents will struggle to get to Barking Jobcentre.
Residents will risk having payments stopped through sanctions, being forced into debt and destitution.
Universal credit is too complicated particularly for vulnerable people such as those with mental health issues.
People struggling with the online access risk having their money stopped through sanctions.
Over one million low-paid workers will also be drawn into the new system and could face sanctions if they don’t prove they are applying for better paid work.
Residents in Dagenham NEED a jobcentre in order to be able to cope with the chaos caused by the implementation of Universal Credit.
People struggling with the online access risk having their money stopped through sanctions.
Over one million low-paid workers will also be drawn into the new system and could face sanctions if they don’t prove they are applying for better paid work.
Residents in Dagenham NEED a jobcentre in order to be able to cope with the chaos caused by the implementation of Universal Credit.
Timeline
| 1 Dec 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Jun 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
56
Status
Closed
Opened
1 Dec 2017
Closed
1 Jun 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.