This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament
Rejected petition No Ball Games On Street Ban.
ball games being played near their property and are worried about damage to their property or possessions, or who want a quieter environment, may wish to encourage children to take their games to larger, more appropriate green areas or fields, where they can play without upsetting others.
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It is reasonable to expect that games using hard balls such as cricket balls or golf balls should not take place in residential areas or where there is a risk of causing damage to property such as windows and vehicles.When asked politely they are abusive, kicking the ball onto vehicles deliberately and seen. They need to ban this. Nowadays there are greenery found wherever you live and if not it can be played in the front or rear of gardens. Whom will pay for the damages to property, vehicles
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We're not sure what specific action you're asking for. If you would like there to be a ban on ball games in your local area, that would be something you could raise with a local councillor, who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:
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