Larkspurs Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I was emailed ref the following petition Keeping Garden Poultry The petition states "We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to abolish all local by-laws prohibiting the keeping of hens in gardens" Deadline to sign up by: 06 September 2009 - 76 signatures todate http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/GardenPoultry Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 80 now! Sha x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Link to this petition already posted **here**. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Ooops, hadn't got to the end of that thread, so hadn't picked it up Will go & catch up..... Sha x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 it would be great if the mods let this thread stay too as the other one is very long and the subject of this thread is more appropriate don't forget to join the facebook group too http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=55594908075&ref=mf so you can keep up with any news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzarina Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Can I make a plea that those who sign the No. 10 petition do so with their real name, not with any nicknames or extra notes attached. The petition needs to be taken seriously, and I think nicknames etc. might be discounted from the total number of signatures. Great work, Poet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 we currently have 89 members on the facebook group, not bad considering it was only set up at the weekend! Today I have been busily messaging the creators of all chicken related groups on facebook asking them to message all their members and get them to join this group and sign the petition. I have also sent a message to Richard Lucas, creator of the 'garden poultry' petition to ask him if he would like to join forces! If poss, pls try and join the facebook group so you don't miss out on any news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Unfortunately, the petition I submitted regarding the Lewis' chickens has been rejected! Even more reason to put our full weight behind the 'garden poultry' petition!!! Hi, I'm sorry to inform you that your petition has been rejected. Your petition was classed as being in the following categories: * Issues for which an e-petition is not the appropriate channel Further information: Individual legal cases are a matter for direct communication with the Home Office. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 How do we go about making this a sticky ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Blimey! When you see some of the things that are accepted as suitable material for a petition, it does make you wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Unfortunately, the petition I submitted regarding the Lewis' chickens has been rejected! Even more reason to put our full weight behind the 'garden poultry' petition!!! Hi, I'm sorry to inform you that your petition has been rejected. Your petition was classed as being in the following categories: * Issues for which an e-petition is not the appropriate channel Further information: Individual legal cases are a matter for direct communication with the Home Office. . That's so ridiculous but probably something to do with the fact that the Lewises are in breach of a contract they signed with the council. I have signed the garden poultry petition and have urged every one in my email address book to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkspurs Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 Link to this petition already posted **here**. Thanks Egluntine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 it's a pretty sweeping request, no? All local by-laws to be dropped? It's not really possible to change house deeds and tennancy contracts in the same way as by-laws, so would it even work for everyone? Does that mean someone could set up a mini-battery-hen thingy in their mid-terrace with tiny yard? or keep however many they wanted in whatever area? There are people who keep too many chickens in too close proximity to neighbours - not many people, sure, but some do: and it isn't fair if someone keeps a few dozen hens right next to their neighbours' patio for instance. personally, I think backyard chicken-keeping needs plenty of really good PR, and am not sure that this is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I agree it may seem a very sweeping statement. However, rather than start another petition and so dilute the support for them all, it seems more beneficial to put all our combined weight onto one, so at the very least we can show that there are a lot of people (voters) who have strong feelings about this issue. Just my take on it of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I don't think there are actually many bye-laws against keeping chickens. Whenever people have posted on here it's been about lease or tenancy agreements or restrictive covenants, I don't think I've ever heard anyone on here complain that there was a bye-law preventing them from keeping chickens. And as chickenanne points out, if there is a tenancy or other restriction, then lifting bye-laws won't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 the issue, as far as I'm concerned, is chickens being classed as 'livestock'. They should not come under the banner of livestock which would prevent people like the Lewis' being threatened with eviction because they are in breach of this clause. People should be allowed to keep chickens, if those chickens then cause a noise nuisance or other, then that should be dealt with on a case by case basis, the same as if someone's dog was barking constantly and causing a nuisance. "Ooops, word censored!"ody can stop you having a dog or several dogs for that matter and I don't think people should be stopped from having chickens either JUST because of this 'livestock' clause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
