{UAH} Fw: Royal wedding in Windsor

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From: Change.org <change@mail.change.org>
Sent: 10 January 2018 17:00
To: georgeokello_8@hotmail.com
Subject: Royal wedding in Windsor

 

George — A petition to stop Windsor Council from removing rough sleepers ahead of the Royal wedding has hit over 100,000 signatures this week and led to the leader of Windsor Council defending their plans. Council leader Simon Dudley told the BBC "The key thing is to draw the distinction between homelessness - which is an abomination in a civilised society - and anti-social behaviour, which is a very bad and deteriorating situation in Windsor." Pressure is mounting - will you sign this petition for the council to offer a "suitable long-term solution" for homeless people? Petitioning Simon Dudley Stop Windsor council removing rough sleepers before royal wedding Petition by Holly Fishwick London, UK 163,288 Supporters Sign and share instantly I can't share right now - Just sign the petition The council leader for Windsor is demanding police use legal powers to clear the area of homeless people by the 19th May.  Coincidentally this is the date set for the royal wedding of Harry Windsor and Meghan Markle at St George's chapel at Windsor Castle. The councillor sites homelessness as a security risk, simultaneously conflating begging and rough sleeping. Asking for anti-social behavioral powers to be brought into effect, in a letter to the force's olice and crime commissioner, he writes: "Our residents, businesses and visitors rightly assume that TVP (Thames Valley Police) will take immediate action, as this is a significant security concern, especially given the national importance of Windsor. "Obviously, the level of tourist interest is set to multiply with the royal wedding in May 2018, and there are increased concerns from our residents about their safety. "The whole situation also presents a beautiful town in a sadly unfavourable light. As leader of the royal borough this situation is totally unacceptable to me and my fellow councillors." The councillor in questions name is not mentioned here, as this is not a political debate. It also actually goes against the philanthropic ethos of the couple whose wedding is being celebrated! I'm calling for this demand on the local police force to be withdrawn, and for people who are homeless not to be removed. Instead the council and local authorities should offer a suitable long-term solution for these people, including safe and secure accommodation and health advice and support. Please join me. Go on, do it for Harry and Meghan! :) Sign and share instantly Visit petition page Want to change something? Start a petition The person (or organisation) who started this petition is not affiliated with Change.org. Change.org did not create this petition and is not responsible for the petition content. Unsubscribe  ·  Manage your email preferences  ·  Privacy policy This email was sent by Change.org to georgeokello_8@hotmail.com, because you registered as a Change.org user on 14/08/2017. We'd love to hear from you! Send us feedback or contact us through our help centre. Change.org  ·  548 Market St #29993, San Francisco, CA 94104-5401, USA