Petition · past parliament

Keep indoor softplay centres open in wales.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

To provide evidence to support the decision that Indoor soft-play centres & other indoor entertainment businesses need to close in Wales.
Prove that these types of setting are causing the virus & are the most dangerous.
Pubs,gyms,leisure centres & non-essential retail are ALLOWED to remain open.
Indoor playcentres provide a vital service to their local communities.
Many hold baby & toddler groups which is important for the mental health of mew mums & stimulation of babies and young children.
Social services use play Centres for children in foster care to have parental contact each week.

For many parents, a play centre where they can visit and relax while their children play Safely is an important outlet for them.

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 Welsh Government is responsible for. That means that the UK Government and Parliament can't look into it.

The Welsh Parliament has its own Petitions Committee. If you'd like to send your petition to the Welsh Parliament, you can find out more here:
https://petitions.senedd.wales/

Timeline

28 Nov 2020 Petition opened for signatures
3 Dec 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 3 Dec 2020

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