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Access to hot drinking water in the library after the cafe has closed

I propose access to a hot drinking water tap in the library for use after the library cafe is closed, particularly through the night, to enable us to be able to use our own teabags/coffee.

Petition submitted by Caitlin Giddins-Byrne on Dec 2, 2017

This petition is in the Passed State

This petition has been passed and will be actioned ASAP.

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Jan 17, 2018

The idea has been marked as Fast Tracked. The reason was: UAB felt that the idea was important to a large number of students and would be simple for the Union to implement with the resources currently available. Therefore the idea has been fast-tracked for immediate action.
Change Status

Dec 3, 2017

The idea now has enough backers to be reviewed at the next meeting. This meeting is UAB 14th December 2017 and will be held on Thursday 14 December, 2017 16:00 pm
Change Status

Dec 2, 2017

The idea is now looking for 15 Backers.

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