Make Seaham Harbour Marina, including the beach, accessible to ALL people.

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

Build a ramp or lift to enable all members of the public to access all areas of the marina. It is unacceptable that people who cannot readily use the metal stairs provided are expected to only spend time (and money) in the shops or cafes without being able to enjoy the benefits of the beach and sea.

Despite recent costly developments to the marina, no effort has been made to ensure areas including the beach, fort, top floor of the cafe, or the proposed viewpoint are accessible.
Many people and dogs find the stairs uncomfortable to use so will walk down the adjacent wall which is dangerous due to its gradient and the protruding metal spikes.
Wheelchair and pram users, people with service animals, and people with reduced mobility have as much right as anyone to access and enjoy these areas.

Why it was rejected

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

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Timeline

14 Apr 2021	Petition opened for signatures
26 Apr 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13

Status Rejected

Rejected 26 Apr 2021

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