Petition · Home Office
Require mounted police to clean up horse droppings from public streets
Closed
38 signatures
What the petition asks
I want Parliament to require mounted police to clear their horses' droppings from roads and pavements. I think horse waste poses hazards to the public and harms street cleanliness. Dog owners must clean up after their pets; I think the same standard should apply to police horses.
It is a troubling inconsistency that citizens are obliged to clean up after their dogs, yet mounted police are permitted to leave substantial waste in our streets. I feel this is a double standard which undermines fairness, can create hazards for pedestrians and cyclists, and diminishes the dignity of our shared spaces. I believe that a simple and practical remedy is readily available.
Timeline
| 12 Sep 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
38
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
12 Sep 2025
Closed
12 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 23 Aug 2026.