Keep the Met Police front counters open. Let the member of the public to decide

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Front counters are not just symbolic; they are often the first point of contact for some of the most vulnerable people in our city. Older residents, survivors of domestic abuse, rough sleepers, people without internet access, and those in crisis rely on them to speak directly to a police officer

We strongly believe that this decision will be an absolute disaster for the safety of the public!

A visible, accessible public presence is essential to rebuilding trust between Londoners and the police.

The Met police should consult publicly on these proposals. It is essential that the Met police engage with Londoners, consult on proposals and seek views on how this might impact the same communities that they are working hard to rebuild trust with

Why it was rejected

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

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. It is the responsibility of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly.

The London Assembly has its own petitions process. You can find out more about how to petition the London Assembly here: https://www.london.gov.uk/about-us/london-assembly/petitions

Timeline

13 Aug 2025	Petition opened for signatures
21 Aug 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 21 Aug 2025

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