Region: Rugby
Welfare

Campaign For Essential Life Saving Equipment At Newbold Quarry Park

Help Good Grow Community Interest Company
Petition is addressed to:
Rugby Borough Council

32 Signatures

3 %
1,000 for collection target

32 Signatures

3 %
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  1. Launched 29/05/2026
  2. Time remaining > 4 months
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Petition addressed to: Rugby Borough Council

After numerous conversations with residents during my time as your Borough Councillor I made a promise to try and make Newbold Quarry Country Park safer.

I argued that, after six tragic deaths the last one as recent as 2023 and a history of numerous serious incidents primarily related to dangerous swimming there should be public rescue equipment installed.

Despite not returning as councillor this year I am renewing my campaign for life-saving equipment at the quarry.

I am liaising with West Midlands Fire Service, the Royal Life Saving Society, National Water Safety Forum, RoSPA for new safety assessments and recommendations.

1,000 names will force a Full public, Rugby Borough Council debate
My campaign will continue. 

Reason

Most people who drown in inland waters are accidental. The remaining drownings are due to "hero" tragedies when a bystander jumps into the water to save a struggling person. Even in warm summer months inland water temperatures remain dangerously low. Cold water shock causes involuntary gasping and rapid breathing. Buoyancy aids keep the airway out of the water and the victim afloat.

Life-saving equipment is vital. Newbold Quarry lake contains invisible hazards like freezing, deep water, steep banks, tangled weeds.

Thank you so much for your support, Help Good Grow Community Interest Company, Birmingham
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Petition started: 05/29/2026
Collection ends: 11/28/2026
Region: Rugby
Topic: Welfare

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    - I argued that, after six tragic deaths the last one as recent as 2023 and a history of numerous serious incidents primarily related to dangerous swimming there should be public rescue equipment installed.
    I forced two safety assessments which were conducted by RoSPA.
    Both concluded that the quarry presented sufficient risk and public rescue equipment “should be considered”

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Childhood friends died there Jermaine Fraser and Michael wood

Every life is important and too many people don’t understand the risks of cold water.

Same reason as by the Campaigner

Having lived in Newbold for 63 years, I am only too aware of the dangers of the water in the quarry.
Anything that can be done to improve safety, should be considered.

It could save a youngsters life and also be a warning to others

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Petition details

Petition started: 05/29/2026
Collection ends: 11/28/2026
Region: Rugby
Topic: Welfare

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Latest signatures

  • Not public, Coventry (United Kingdom)
    on 12 Jul 2026
  • Lorraine E., Rugby (United Kingdom)
    on 28 Jun 2026
  • Aileen C., Rugby (United Kingdom)
    on 28 Jun 2026
  • Not public, Rugby (United Kingdom)
    on 27 Jun 2026
  • Not public, Rugby (United Kingdom)
    on 27 Jun 2026
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