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Reopen Key closed roads such as in The Groves in York

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

I and many have experienced the frustration and inconvenience caused by the closure of roads in The Groves and others. Cycling is wonderful and public transport has its place, but when road conditions are poor & bus fares rise and frequency lessens, cars become the only viable option for residents.
As York Council won't do it/listen to their residents.

Why it was rejected

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

We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.

Decisions about local road closures are a matter for the relevant local authority, not the UK Government or Parliament.

You could raise your issue with a local councillor who represents you. You can find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them, by entering your post code here: https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

Timeline

22 Feb 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 Feb 2024 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9
Status Rejected
Rejected 29 Feb 2024

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