PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Reconsider the closure of London’s oldest meat and fish markets.

The potential closure of Smithfield and Billingsgate Markets threatens not only the livelihoods of countless traders but also the preservation of an essential part of London’s heritage, economy, and identity.

Last fetched 18 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk

Signatures

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Government response threshold (10,000) · 21/10,000

Debate threshold (100,000) · 21/100,000

Petition progress2 events · Dec 2024 – Jan 2025

20 JAN 2025
Petition rejected
irrelevant
Decisions about Smithfield meat market and Billingsgate fish market are a decision for the City of London Corporation. You could ask your MP to take action on your concerns about this issue, including by asking them to present a public petition about this. You can find contact details for your local MP here: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP You can also raise this issue with the City of London Corporation. You can find contact details for the City of London Corporation here: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/footer/contact-the-city-corporation
02 DEC 2024
Petition created

Background

To ensure the survival of Smithfield and Billingsgate Markets, I call on the government to take decisive action to preserve these historic and economically vital institutions. These markets are more than just places of trade—they are integral to London’s identity, economy, and community life. Their closure would represent a failure to protect the nation’s heritage and small businesses.