1 March 2007
The BBC website reports the 2,000th signature on the petition. See story here.
19 February 2007
The leaders of councils on both sides of the Humber have written jointly to the Transport Minister, asking for a meeting to discuss the harmful effects of Humber Bridge tolls on the local economy. See the letter and related news release here.
11 February 2007
Several parish councils on the north bank have included a link to the petition on their websites: North Ferriby, Welton and Swanland so far. Thanks to them for their support.
8 February 2007
The thousandth person signs the petition. This honour goes to one Stephen Purdie. Thanks to everyone who has signed it so far.
31 January 2007
Our petition gains the support of local MEP Diana Wallis. In a letter published in the Hull Daily Mail, she points out the unfairness of expecting sacked workers from the Young's Hull factory to travel to Grimsby for work, especially with the tolls in place. She also urges people to sign the petition if they agree.
2 January 2007
Our petition is launched on the 10 Downing Street website. It
gains over 500 signatures in its first three weeks.