Petition · past parliament
Investigate why Bedlington is being ignored by Northumberland County Council
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
We would like the opportunity to speak directly to the Levelling up Minister. Whilst we see Millions going into other towns within the County, Bedlington is constantly neglected.
Bedlington is the fourth largest Market Town in Northumberland and we need someone in authority (Central Government} to intervene, level up and address the imbalance we feel with the rest of the County.
We feel no one in the Unitary Authority that is NCC is acting on our behalf.
We feel no one in the Unitary Authority that is NCC is acting on our behalf.
Why it was rejected
It was about a matter for a local council or devolved government, not the UK Government or Parliament.
We can’t accept petitions that request action at a local level.
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You could also raise this issue with the Government department responsible for local government. You can find contact details for the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
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You could ask your MP to take action on your concerns about this issue, including by asking them to present a public (paper) petition about this.
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You could also raise this issue with the Government department responsible for local government. You can find contact details for the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
here: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities
Timeline
| 17 Aug 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Aug 2023 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
22 Aug 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.