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.

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

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.