Give All Council Tenants the Right to Keep Pet Chickens

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Give all UK council tenants the right to keep up to 4 pet hens (no cockerels). Chickens reduce food waste, provide fresh eggs, improve wellbeing, and support sustainable living. Responsible keeping should be a right, not a privilege. Stop unfair tenancy bans.

Keeping hens helps families reduce food waste, live more sustainably, and enjoy fresh eggs. Chickens improve mental health, teach children responsibility, and bring joy to everyday life. Council tenants are often unfairly denied this due to outdated blanket bans. We’re asking for fair, responsible access—so all tenants can enjoy the personal and environmental benefits of keeping a few pet hens, just like homeowners can.

Why it was rejected

It was about a matter for a local council or devolved government, not the UK Government or Parliament.

This is a matter for local authorities. You could raise your issue with a local councillor who represents you. You can find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them, by entering your post code here: https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

Timeline

31 Jul 2025	Petition opened for signatures
22 Aug 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 22 Aug 2025

Follow this petition