Keep gyms open in Northern Ireland during circuit breaker extension.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

It is clear to most people that the closure of gyms in Northern Ireland is both uncalled for and detrimental to both the physical and mental health of many people. Furthermore, transmission rates of covid-19 remain low in gyms and leisure centres and are heavily monitored via booking systems.

It is imperative that gyms remain open so that people are able to look after their general well-being. It is understandable that non essential services would have to close during this time but it is absolutely ridiculous to think that gyms are not essential. Without them, people with bad physical health will be less encouraged to exercise in poor conditions and improve themselves physically and those with poor mental health will worsen due to lack of drive and motivation to do better.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Your petition is about something that the Northern Ireland Assembly is responsible for.

If you'd like to send your petition to the Northern Ireland Assembly, you can find the contact details here:
http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/about-the-assembly/contact-us/

If you want to raise this issue you could contact your MLA, or raise it with the relevant Northern Ireland government department.

You can find contact details for your MLAs here: http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/your-mlas/

You can find contact details for the Northern Ireland departments here: https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments

Timeline

20 Nov 2020	Petition opened for signatures
27 Nov 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 27 Nov 2020

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