Guest Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2009/05/04/egg-celent-ronald-cracks-his-problem-61634-23533653/ ...A Facebook group called Chickens NOT out has been set up and has hundreds of members from across the country, a petition was launched on the Downing Street website for a change in the law and an internet forum for chicken owners, omlet.co.uk, has been helping to campaign in support of the Lewis family. just goes to show what a united front and sticking together can do, we won!!!! I'm so pleased for The Lewis family. Thank you to everyone who kept the faith!!!!!!!!!!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Edited May 29, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 That's brilliant news!! Well done Poet . You've done yourself proud and everyone who joined in the fight . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I think a little glass of something fizzy might be called for this evening, I'm so happy for the couple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 What a victory! Well done Poet, and congratulations to the Lewis family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 thats fantastic news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Brilliant news, just goes to show....Power To The People!! Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Well done Poet and the Lewis' Maybe they'll get an eglu next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 woohoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Fab news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Brilliant news! Glad there is some common sense in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Well done! This "obsure clause" in the 1950's Allotment Act sounds as though it's something we ought to know more about - will it help others? Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louise1976 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Fantastic news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Superb news WELL DONE POET Jx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthmam1 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 well done Poet:clap: sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 That's brilliant news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilda-and-evadne Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm interested in the reference in that newspaper report to an obscure clause in the 1950 Allotment Act. What's that, then, what does it say - does anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Just found this on the web "Hens are allowed on all council owned allotments in England and Wales. The Allotment Act 1950 includes the allowance of certain forms of livestock (hens and rabbits) to be kept although this can be, in some cases, restricted by local by-laws. A council may have local rules to specify that no livestock or hens are allowed. However, these local regulations must adhere to the Allotment Act(s) and those regulations that do not comply are not in force until confirmed by a local by-law. " Maybe there is no local by-law? Maybe their garden could be classed as an allotment?? It would be good to know the real reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Great news. Well done Poet Hurrah for common sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 really sorry everyone, just had a message from their grandaughter to say the media has jumped the gun on this one! They have another meeting with the council next week, she has no idea where the reporter is getting his quotes from. I'm so sorry for getting your hopes up but after reading the article I thought they were in the clear I will update you next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Oh what a shame. Never mind we will keep our fingers crossed for a positive outcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Everything crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louise1976 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Oh no that's disappointing, fingers crossed for a good outcome next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm so sorry Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 That is a shame. Let's hope this 'loophole' clinches it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
