Petition · past parliament

Add safety rails / grip on the steps on the Ridgeway / plympton

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

So many elderly fall and injure themselves weekly ending up in a trip to the hospital with ambulance assistance due to steep historic steps, I am asking for safety rails to hold on to to stop so many elderly ending up in hospital

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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Timeline

7 Dec 2017 Petition opened for signatures
11 Dec 2017 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 11 Dec 2017

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