Petition
Stop the rapid expansion of AI data centres in the UK
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
This petition is calling on the UK Government to protect our communities and countrysides by stopping big tech firms from building AI data centres on our land.
According to the BBC, there are almost 100 new data centres planned for construction in the next 5 years, with some expected to cover as much as 540,000 square metres. It is no secret that these data centres are contributing to the climate crisis, using massive amounts of water and emitting both air and noise pollution, so we are asking the UK Government to re-prioritise, listen to our communities and put a stop to the construction of these data centres.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: "Ban the construction of new AI data centres" Ban the construction of new AI data centres
Timeline
| 18 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
11 Aug 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.