Petition · past parliament
Open pools in north devon.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
To speak to local authority and help get the local pools open so we can go back to what we love doing and helping children progress through the sporting future pathway. This will help children stay active and healthy as well as learning a vital, potentially life saving skill.
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 aren't responsible for the issue you raise.
Indoor swimming pools were allowed to reopen from 25 July in England. The decision to reopen individual pools is a matter for their operators, not the UK Government or Parliament.
Indoor swimming pools were allowed to reopen from 25 July in England. The decision to reopen individual pools is a matter for their operators, not the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 28 Aug 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Sep 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
3 Sep 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.