Petition · past parliament

Keep Truro’s homelessness charity and shelter open

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Shelter in Truro have announced that they’ll be closing their Truro branch of housing and homelessness. This is the only branch in the whole of Cornwall and provides help and support for the homeless, closing this down will not “eradicate rough sleeping” and will only make matters worse.

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 as Shelter is a charity and independent of the UK Government and Parliament.

You could start a new petition asking the Government to provide more funding or specific support to tackle homelessness and housing issues in Cornwall if that is something you would like to see happen.

Timeline

18 Aug 2018 Petition opened for signatures
4 Sep 2018 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 4 Sep 2018

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