Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Ban local councils from requiring work permits for under 16s eligible to work
Closed
116 signatures
What the petition asks
We would like the Government to ban local councils from requiring work permits for under 16s for any job, for those already eligible to work. We think this would help more under 16s get a job
We don’t think you should need a permit to be able to get a good job between the ages of 13 and 16. We think under 16s should be considered for jobs on their personality and obvious determination for work rather than if they have a permit or not.
Timeline
| 7 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
116
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
7 Jul 2025
Closed
7 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 12 Aug 2026.