Petition · past parliament

Close all unnecessary construction sites to slow down the spread of Coronavirus

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Force all but absolutely essential construction sites to shut down for an appropriate time (minimum 3 weeks) to slow down spread of the Coronavirus. Essential building work, like hospitals, most important infrastructure, can continue if granted individual permit.
To make construction industry comply with HM Government's rules requiring all but key workers to stay at home during the Covid19 pandemic.

Construction sites means large crowds in the canteens, changing rooms, site washrooms, and use of public transport. These are likely to lead to further spread of the coronavirus and unnecessary casualties in near future.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Timeline

24 Mar 2020 Petition opened for signatures
27 Mar 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 27 Mar 2020

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