Petition · past parliament
Reward Jean Bishop, Hulls Bee Lady, for her efforts in raising money for Age UK.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Mrs Bishop tirelessly dresses in a 'Bee' outfit and stands all day collecting money for the charity, Age UK.
She has won a pride of Britain award and has been made a Freeman of the City of Hull.
She has enthusiastically raised over £100,000 over more than 20yrs
She has won a pride of Britain award and has been made a Freeman of the City of Hull.
She has enthusiastically raised over £100,000 over more than 20yrs
Why it was rejected
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Timeline
| 23 Nov 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Nov 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
27 Nov 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.