Petition · past parliament
Stop 'ripping out' our childrens parks in kirlees and calderdale
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Our Kirklees and Calderdale council are wanting to 'rip out' 137 of our chldrens parks, our Councillors say our children are obese due to video gaming but plan to take away the things they go play out for. Save our Parks!
Article in the Examiner live
The areas we are losing 137 of our childrens parks.
Almondbury, Ashbrow, Batley E & W, Birstall & Birkenshaw, Cleckheaton, Colne valley, Dalton, Denby dale, Dewsbury S,E&W, Golcar,Greenhead, Heckmondwike, liversedge, Gomersal, Holme valley S & N, Kirkburton, lindley, Mirfield and Newsome.
The areas we are losing 137 of our childrens parks.
Almondbury, Ashbrow, Batley E & W, Birstall & Birkenshaw, Cleckheaton, Colne valley, Dalton, Denby dale, Dewsbury S,E&W, Golcar,Greenhead, Heckmondwike, liversedge, Gomersal, Holme valley S & N, Kirkburton, lindley, Mirfield and Newsome.
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. Local parks are the responsibility of your local 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:
https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors
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
Timeline
| 22 Mar 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Mar 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
29 Mar 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.