Hold a full public inquiry into the Voreda House project in Penrith, Cumbria.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Voreda House was intended to be a customer-focused headquarters for Westmorland and Furness Council, with an initial budget of £2.3 million. However, costs have now escalated to £8.5 million, while an independent valuation places the building’s worth at just £2.3 million.

Hold a full public inquiry to investigate how public funds were spent on Voreda House, identify any mismanagement or wrongdoing, and ensure those responsible are held accountable.

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

19 Sep 2025	Petition opened for signatures
6 Oct 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 6 Oct 2025

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