Gyms to be classed as 'essential' and remain open during a national lockdown.

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

We would like for gyms to be classed as essential and remain open during any local or national lockdown scenario. Gyms have continuously followed strict guidelines on social distancing and cleanliness and remain one of the safest places for people to visit.

It is clear and obvious what the physical & mental benefits of exercise provide. Namely, being able to visit an indoor gym and use their facilities. No matter how much outdoor exercise you offer it does not always equate to the benefits of safely being able to visit a gym indoors, especially during the cold winter months. Gyms are a vital part of improving public health, in the short term and long term. Gyms are also a savior of people suffering with mental health issues. Please keep them open.

Why it was rejected

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

You may wish to sign some of these petitions:

Keep gyms and leisure facilities open during any lockdown: Keep gyms and leisure facilities open during any lockdown

Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases: Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases

The Committee will be holding a debate on Covid-19 restrictions on gyms and sport on Monday 23 November. You will be able to watch the debate on Parliament TV at 4.30pm: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons

Timeline

31 Oct 2020	Petition opened for signatures
6 Nov 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14

Status Rejected

Rejected 6 Nov 2020

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