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The local housing office finally confirmed they are removing the spiked fencing to ensure our neighborhood is safe for every child. I am still trying to take in that this happened because so many of you stood by me when I felt ignored. Please keep an eye on the area …

January 20, 2018

Keep our children safe!

Keep our children safe!

🏆 Won — 171 supporters Verified

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Started by Michele Mcdaid 8 years, 10 months ago
I am starting a petition as my 6 year old daughter had life changing injuries ( ripped bowel in 3 places , various other injuries & has has been left with a closcomy bag) due to an accident on cylindrical spire fencing ( spiky fence). I have since heard that these types of fences are illegal in the U.K. I have contacted my local housing to ask for these to be removed or made safer to prevent any future accidents happening to anyone else's child, which they have refused as they are saying they are not a danger and this was just a freak accident. I am appealing for everyone to back me on this and sign my petition which I will forward to the Glasgow City Chambers whom I hope will contact the appropriate authorities to help me get these made safer for all of our children. If anyone else has any more information which would help me & my petition (accidents happened due to cylindrical spire fencing) then please feel free to contact me: [email protected]

Updates

October 23, 2017

I have been reading every single story you share and the sheer amount of people who have reached out with their own experiences is truly humbling. I am spending my days gathering these accounts to show the city that this is not just a freak accident but a real danger we all see. None of this would be possible without the kindness you have shown me during this difficult time.

October 23, 2017

I am truly overwhelmed by the kindness shown to my daughter and our family through this support. It is deeply humbling to see that so many of you care about keeping our children safe. This momentum belongs entirely to you.

Reached 100 supporters

October 23, 2017

40 Comments

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Cheryl
8 years ago Featured

So so dangerous, my sister had a bad accident when she was younger, thankfully not as serious as ur little girl.

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kandye
8 years ago Featured

Agreed this also happened to me in different way at the graveyard as I told you Michelle there a risk to our community and everywhere else .

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Daniel tervit
8 years ago Featured

Put children's safety first these fences are an accident waiting to happen again don't let another child suffer the way wee Lily is poor kid

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Angela Elizabeth McClelland
8 years ago Featured

Does the council need another accident to happen before they will do anything?!! Change this now! Blessings to Lilly - I hope she will recover and this doesn't happen to another child.

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Lauren McCaffery
8 years ago Featured

This is horrendous and the spikes should be removed from these fences before another child is hurt! These are now illegal to install.... surely as a local authority, they should be made to ensure all fencing meets current standards!

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Kaye oneil
8 years ago Featured

These fences need replaced . They are dangerous . This little girl could have died . Poor wee soul . She is left with horricic injuries. .

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Kylie Dowers
8 years ago

How APPALLING that the p*xy council won't remove that fence!, I bet it's only because they don't want the 'hassle' of the cost and arranging the work, DISGUSTING. Such an inappropriate fence as well!, it's like it's for show, not for function. Not removing it despite an innocent child receiving life changing damage, that is a VILE attitude to have, Do any of them have a heart!. The council's good at wasting money on hideous eyesores that are mean't to be 'art' so why can't they remove something potentially lethal for goodness sake!

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Megan Paterson
8 years ago

Think u should get rid of it before another kid gets hurt