Set up surveillance measures on our Dorset Heathlands to deter arson

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

Every year we get multiple fires on the Heathlands in Dorset, particularly during an amber warning period. Often the culprits are not caught as the Heathlands have little to no surveillance and some are so large and not overlooked. This would act as a deterrant and could be monitored.

Nothing is changing and nothing is stopping. Every year there are multiple fires started on the Heathlands in Dorset and they are devastating. It kills thousands of protected species and they very rarely catch the culprits. There are no deterrants to prevent people from starting these fires, so camera should be posted at the most hit Heathlands to deter criminals, but also if they are live streamed, viewers can watch and monitor and alert authorities when there is a fire

Why it was rejected

It was about a matter for a local council or devolved government, not the UK Government or Parliament.

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Timeline

4 Apr 2025	Petition opened for signatures
24 Apr 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15

Status Rejected

Rejected 24 Apr 2025

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