Petition · past parliament
Prevent Southend Hospital from culling pigeons as a form of 'pest control'
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
The Southend University Hospital (SSO 0RY) have been killing hundreds of pigeons for years in a very cruel way by trapping them in cages on the roof and then snapping their necks.
They have have stated this is done for 'health & safety' without providing evidence of preventative measures taken.
They have have stated this is done for 'health & safety' without providing evidence of preventative measures taken.
In 2015, 790 pigeons were killed by breaking their necks.
https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/13438998.Pest_control_company_killed_feral_birds_by_breaking_necks/
Many pigeons are still trapped in metal cages on the roof of the hospital and dying right now, waiting for pest control contractors to come and break their neck.
https://www.southendstandard.co.uk/news/17346684.hospital-slammed-for-using-cages-to-trap-and-kill-troublesome-pigeons/
https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/13438998.Pest_control_company_killed_feral_birds_by_breaking_necks/
Many pigeons are still trapped in metal cages on the roof of the hospital and dying right now, waiting for pest control contractors to come and break their neck.
https://www.southendstandard.co.uk/news/17346684.hospital-slammed-for-using-cages-to-trap-and-kill-troublesome-pigeons/
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 this would be the responsibility of Southend Hospital and not the UK Government and Parliament.
Timeline
| 13 Jan 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Jan 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
24 Jan 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.