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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: alipally on June 05, 2007, 00:00

Title: How to lobby the council re chickens
Post by: alipally on June 05, 2007, 00:00

From our allotment contract it seems we are not allowed to keep animals on the allotments, there are no chickens on our site.  I would love a few hens but don't really know how to go about approaching the local council.  Any tips or stories of success would be greatly appreciated.

Title: How to lobby the council re chickens
Post by: Gardening Mark on June 11, 2007, 22:02

Hi there, the only thing I could suggest to you is find out who is incharge of the allotment site, (the guy who makes the decisions), and write him a letter outlining what you would like and how you would go about it.  Is there any other livestock at your site?? e.g. pidgeons? If they are there then I see no reason why the council shouldnt allow chickens! I'm affraid it all boils down to what the council decides for you..... The best of luck to you though, I hope it all works out fine! Dont expect replies to come right away unless it's a NO...