Build a new acute hospital for East Kent,

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

We call for a new hospital to replace outdated sites, ensuring safe, accessible care for all East Kent residents. This must be centrally located, with full emergency services and future-proofed capacity.

East Kent’s hospital system is fragmented, outdated, and unsafe for many. Lives are at risk due to delays, poor access, and lack of emergency services. A new central hospital is vital for dignity, safety, and future-proofed care. We’ve waited too long — action is urgent.

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 call for action at a local level.

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Timeline

13 Dec 2025	Petition opened for signatures
19 Jan 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 19 Jan 2026

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