Petition · past parliament

Stop Thurrock Council from letting us live in these poor conditions

Rejected 19 signatures

What the petition asks

We would like action take against Thurrock Council as we are being made to live in poor conditions, nothing is being done after countless complaints.

Why it was rejected

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

Petitions must call for a specific action that the UK Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.

Decisions about provision of local authority services is a matter for individual local authorities, not the Government or Parliament. As a result it is not possible for the Government or Parliament to take the action you have requested.

You could raise this issue with a local councillor, who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them: https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

You can also petition your local council directly. Find out how to petition your council here: https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/petitions/online-petitions

Timeline

9 Jan 2022 Petition opened for signatures
12 Jan 2022 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 19
Status Rejected
Rejected 12 Jan 2022

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