Petition
Ban Balloon Releases
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
The dangers of balloon releases have long been documented. Wildlife, cattle, pets, etc, have been killed due to the litter the releases leave behind. It should be banned to help give our wildlife an increased chance of survival.
Animals can choke on the balloons as they, inevitably, land on the ground. Animals have been found with the ribbons wrapped around their body. Many have died as a result.
The banning of balloon releases doesn't stop someone remembering, or honouring, a loved one. But it does help give our wildlife a fighting chance.
The banning of balloon releases doesn't stop someone remembering, or honouring, a loved one. But it does help give our wildlife a fighting chance.
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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Timeline
| 10 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
3 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.