Call for Sheffield Council to support a ban on “cruel, outdated” greyhound racing
Hundreds of people are petitioning the council to support a full ban
Last updated 30th Sep 2025
Hundreds of people have signed an online petition calling on Sheffield City Council to back a ban on greyhound racing, calling it cruel and outdated.
The petition on the website change.org has been signed by 350 people. It wants Sheffield City Council to join the voices calling for a ban on the sport.
The petition says: “Greyhound racing is cruel, outdated and causes unnecessary suffering to greyhounds. It’s time to stop greyhound racing in Sheffield.
“We’re calling on Sheffield City Council to pass a motion condemning greyhound racing in Sheffield and demanding an immediate halt to greyhound racing in the city.
“Greyhound racing kills. Last year alone, over 100 greyhounds died at greyhound races around the country, including in Sheffield, and thousands of greyhounds were injured.”
The petition says that the figures come from the Greyhound Board of Great Britain. It does not mention any detailed statistics relating to Owlerton Greyhound Stadium in Sheffield, which holds public racing on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
It adds: “Greyhound racing is banned in many countries globally. Wales banned greyhound racing earlier this year, joining many other countries including Italy, Argentina and New Zealand, in outlawing the cruel practice.”
Today (September 29) the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill was introduced to the Senedd – the Welsh parliament.
The Welsh government website said: “The Bill follows extensive public engagement, including a petition signed by over 35,000 people calling for an end to greyhound racing in Wales.
“A subsequent public consultation received over 1,100 responses, with evidence highlighting injuries and fatalities among racing greyhounds at tracks.”