Petition · past parliament
Stop closing public byways during the winter months across the United Kingdom
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
Closures of public byways is a nuisance and inconvenience to 4x4 hobbyists and enthusiasts
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The decision to close public byways during the winter appears to be one taken by your local council, and not the UK Government.
You could raise this issue with a local councillor, who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:
https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors
You could start a new petition asking for the UK Government to ban the closure of public byways during the winter.
You could raise this issue with a local councillor, who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:
https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors
You could start a new petition asking for the UK Government to ban the closure of public byways during the winter.
Timeline
| 29 Jan 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Feb 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
1 Feb 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.