Petition · past parliament
Introduction of National Letter Box Standards
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Our posties lack the protections they need to carry out their duties unimpeded. We are calling for the introduction of national letter box standards. Dog owners must have either a letter cage affixed to the reverse of their door, or an external post box to ensure the safety of all delivery workers.
From a political cross party perspective how many campaigners have been bitten whilst posting letters/campaign materials? I know of three from the most recent local election alone.
We the undersigned would also like to see a uniform approach taken to any new developments in the UK – ensuring that letterboxes are approximately midway and horizontal on the door, creating an easier route for postal workers, deliverers, and campaigners alike.
We the undersigned would also like to see a uniform approach taken to any new developments in the UK – ensuring that letterboxes are approximately midway and horizontal on the door, creating an easier route for postal workers, deliverers, and campaigners alike.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Not the responsibility of the Government or Parliament. The UK Parliament and Government are not responsible for the size of letter boxes.
Timeline
| 22 May 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 May 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
30 May 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.