Response 3556889

Response to request for information

Reference

3556889

Response date

26 September 2024

Request

1. The number of abandoned fly grazing horses for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.

2. The most effective solutions that Rushcliffe Borough Council use to combat this welfare issue.

Response

1. A search of the complaints system indicates no complaints of fly grazing reported to this LA in the time period requested. nil for each year.
2. It is likely we would encourage any horse owner to remove any horses in the first instance if on council owned land without permission. We are aware of the legislation and would adopt a case-by-case basis for using any other powers if this did not succeed. We have no examples to provide a cost analysis.