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Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Close footpaths, bridleways & right of ways through farmers land during Covid-19

Closed 59 signatures

What the petition asks

Close all public footpaths, bridleways and right of ways going directly through farmers land. There are plenty of alternatives that do not jeopardise farmers abilities to farm and provide essential work.
Farmers are essential for the wellbeing of everyone. They have an extremely hard task trying to farm under normal circumstances, without covid-19. A lot of people are out exercising, touching gates, walking through farm land, and hassling farmers. For a temporary measure, help farmers.

Timeline

12 May 2020 Petition opened for signatures
12 Nov 2020 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 59
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 12 May 2020
Closed 12 Nov 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.