[fraggle69]

I know this has been discussed before on here, but I'd like some advice about my particular situation.
Lottie parish council rules state, no livestock to be kept on the plot and I've signed a piece of paper saying I'll abide by these rules.  I keep my chucks at home, easier to look after etc, but I recently enquired about keeping the chucks on the plot during the daytime, to clear my ground for me.
The response came back and whilst there does not appear to be any bylaws, the rules were echoed and I was asked if I wanted this as an agenda item at the next PC meeting.  I was also told my neighbours wouldn't be happy about it, out of the three neighbours I have, I've spoken to two of them who have no concerns.
I have responded with yes Id like it as an agenda item, and quoted the plot act of 1950, I guess it's a waiting game to see what they have to say.  Can anyone offer me advice if they're not interested in changing the rules, what would the next step be?  Can I take them to court over it   Can I just start keeping chickens on the plot, where do I stand if they try and throw me off the plot for rule breaking?  I believe the land is owned by a local council, so not privately owned.

[joyfull]

as far as I am aware the allotment act is a parliamentary act and therefore overrides any local rules and bye-laws.

[grinling]

It might be useful to invite the parish coucil around to see you set up. Most people are concerned with rats/mice being attracted by chook food and eating their crops. Explain how you prevent this and how you would deal with a rat.
Smell is also a concern and best preventative is a roofed area and large grass area.
Explain that a no cockerel and a number limit is useful as well as someone who is willing to dispatch.
If wanting to take the hens over, you will need to tell them how you will contain the hens on your plot; if they wander onto someone else's plot the might claim damages.