Petition · past parliament
Save a 100 year old tree from being cut down due to health and safety
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
A school has won its battle to cut down a 100-year-old tree partially because of h&s concerns about chestnuts falling in the playground
St John's Primary School in Knaphill.
St John's Primary School in Knaphill.
St John's Primary School in Knaphill said in planning documents it had been forced to frequently close areas of the playground for more than an hour during autumn "to ensure the health and safety of the children" by sweeping away chestnuts.
The school's head teacher, Sarah May, also complained about "very slippery" fallen leaves, which she said a member of staff had injured themselves on, and bird droppings having to be cleaned from equipment.
REALLY??
The school's head teacher, Sarah May, also complained about "very slippery" fallen leaves, which she said a member of staff had injured themselves on, and bird droppings having to be cleaned from equipment.
REALLY??
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 5 Apr 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Apr 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
11 Apr 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.