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1. Call for a pedestrian crossing on High Street, Tredworth 
Residents have long pleaded for a crossing outside the post office, as cars often drive at excessive speed along this road. The authorities have cut funding for such projects, but say that if a petition campaign gathers enough signatures, it may succeed in persuading them to reconsider this specific safety measure.
Every signature brings us a step closer to changing their minds. Petition forms have been made available in local shops, but we're asking for the support of internet users too. Thanks in advance.
2. Give the prayer room back to the students
City University has closed the prayer room that the Muslim students have been using for over a decade now and intend to move the Muslim students to a Multi-Faith prayer room located in the basement of the main building. (next to the kitchens)
The problems are the following:-
- Room is far too small compared to the current room
- Room is a multi-faith prayer room which Muslims cannot pray in as other gods are worshiped in the same room.
- The washing facilities are inadequate to cater for the needs of a Muslim which are essential before the prayer.
- Booking of the room must be done prior the use which clearly limits the time and duration of the prayer.
- It is a violation of the Human Rights Act 1998 in particular to the right to freedom of religion
It has been proposed that Bishops' College closes and our children amalgamated with Central Technology College students to form a new academy on the existing CTC site with effect from September 2010.
4. Gloucester needs an Out Of Hours Dog Warden Service
On Sunday 6th April 2008 Gloucestershire Constabulary passed responsibility of the welfare of stray dogs to district councils. Gloucester City Council only provide a stray dog collection service Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm.
If a you find a stray dog outside of these hours the City Council Helpline will advise you to either hold the dog until the next working day, or take the dog yourself to Cheltenham Animal Shelter.
This service is totally inadequate, and putting dogs lives at risk. It is time Gloucester City Council addressed the problem, instead of expecting members of the public to do their job for them.
British Waterways are planning to erect a Ferris Wheel at the Gloucester Docks, right in front of The Barge Arm apartments.
This Wheel will be 35 Metres high with 24 gondolas, carrying a maximum of 144 people. The residents of The Barge Arm will not be able to look out of their windows or open their windows between June and August 2009 due to the noise.
There is also the potential intrusion of privacy as people will be able look into the flats. The Wheel will be in operation beween 8am and 8pm 7 days a week for over 10 weeks.
6. Re-open Jumpin Jaks Gloucester
In 2006 “The Best Party in Town” or as it was more commonly known “Jumpin Jaks” in Gloucester ceased its operations. For so many people in Gloucester, JJ's was known for its great party atmosphere, especially to the older generations and those who fancied a change from the other clubs on offer.
Over the past two years, the number of people actively clubbing in Gloucester has risen significantly. As a result of this, we have seen numerous major UK chain bars and restaurants make their move to Gloucester. Most notably, Lloyds No.1 Bar, J.D Wetherspoons and Varsity. Many of Gloucester’s nightclubs have also had major refits during this time to cater for the ever increasing number of people, wishing to make use of their facilities.
Having visited other Jumpin Jak’s locations, it is clear that the brand’s image is still very strong, most noticeably in Cardiff, thanks to its excellent entertainment team. This is something that could definitely be brought to Gloucester.
What Gloucester is also currently lacking are student nights. Jumpin Jaks would instantly produce an attractive venue for students throughout both Gloucester and Cheltenham and with the proposed build of a new campus for Gloucestershire University, the city will see hundreds of new students living in Gloucester by 2012.
The 3D-Entertainment Group currently owns and operates the "Envy-Lansons" Nightclub on Quay Street, Gloucester which is due to become a "Studio 25" very soon. Ideally it would be more beneficial if both "Studio 25" and "Jumpin Jaks" were to exist in the city. However given the choice, the "Jaks" location would probably be favored over that of "Envy-Lansons" by the general public and so it has been suggested that an option could exist by which trade is ceased at the "Envy-Lansons", Quay street location and moved to the old "Jumpin Jaks" site on Brunswick Road.
The Jumpin Jaks site is currently still being marketed for sale on a freehold basis and has planning permission for a complete demolition, so any action would need to be taken before the site gets snapped up by another retailer!
The aim of this petition is to show the owners of the “Jumpin Jaks” brand that the people of Gloucester need a new nightclub which caters for all kinds of people and gives them a place to party each and every weekend. The memories that so many people share could once again be brought alive!
7. We Want Hats in Gloucester County Schools
February 17, 2006
Re: Gloucester County Public School Board
This petition is in regards to abolishing the "no hats in school" rule.
