Change the outcome of the ban on fishing and other outdoor activity’s.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

To remove the ban on outdoor activities during the lock down this includes: fishing, golf, and other recreational activities.
Reason for this is that it will allow Specialist retailers to stay open, and good for you mental health

Because it allows those who struggle with mental health relax and reflect on how to get though the lockdown.
Including it would help specialist retailers stay open and provide a income to those who work for or with in the company/ local shops.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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In addition, under the national lockdown effective from January 6th, angling and fishing remain permitted activities, as long as wider guidance on social distancing and household mixing is adhered to. See Sport England's website for more information:
https://www.sportengland.org/how-we-can-help/coronavirus/return-play/frequently-asked-questions-national-lockdown-restrictions

Timeline

5 Jan 2021	Petition opened for signatures
11 Jan 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 11 Jan 2021

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