Petition
Community swimming pool in Myland/ Highwoods , Colchester.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
A Community Swimming pool/ area in Myland/ Highwoods
For the children and family in Myland to have access within the areas to learn how to swim. It is a bit challenging for families who don’t drive to travel to the other side of town for the swimming areas. Swimming is necessary life skill.
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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Timeline
| 16 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Jun 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
2 Jun 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.