Petition · past parliament

Hampshire County Council must urgently repair the dangerous streets in Romsey.

Rejected 16 signatures

What the petition asks

Hampshire Council are stating that their Highways budget is exhausted. In the meantime pothole in the roadways, sunken drain covers and the deterioration of the roads' surfaces are making it very dangerous for cyclists and motorists swerving to avoid hazards.
The County is blaming the lack of repairs on the Government's cuts to local authority budgets. We must find a way forward to safeguard the people of Romsey and avoid serious accidents

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. The maintenance of local roads in Romsey is the responsibility of Hampshire County Council.

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Timeline

3 Mar 2020 Petition opened for signatures
16 Mar 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 16
Status Rejected
Rejected 16 Mar 2020

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