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February 2024 February 2024

Sheep Worrying
The Parish Council has been
made aware that there has
been an incident involving a
dog off its lead accessing a
f i e l d o f s h e e p i n
Turnerspuddle off Gulley Lane.
The National Union of Farmers
describe the problem and the
consequences of dogs
chasing sheep on the
following link www.nfumutual.co.uk/media-centre/distracted-dog-owners-and-
out-of-control-pets-placing-sheep-at-risk-of-horrific-and-fatal-injuries/ Points of
particular importance in the article include:
“Many dog owners are unaware that even if their pet doesn’t make contact with
a sheep, the distress and exhaustion caused by being chased can trigger a
pregnant ewe to die or miscarry.”
Specific advice for dog owners includes:
“Keep dogs on a lead when walking in rural areas where livestock are kept, but
let go of the lead if chased by cattle.
Be aware that even small dogs can cause the distress, injury and death of farm
animals.”
It is understood that signs alerting walkers to the fact that sheep are in a field
have been put up, but as sheep are often moved around, walkers must remain
vigilant and consider their responsibility to ensure their dogs do not cause distress
or harm to sheep and other livestock.
The timetable for awarding S133/137 grants for the 2023/24 financial year was
agreed. The grant policy and process (including an application form) can be
found on the Parish Council Section of the Community Website
www.briantspuddle.info

Budget Planning & Precept for 2024/25
At the January 2024 Parish Council meeting the budget for 2024/25 was
approved which included setting the precept. An increase of 10% has been
submitted which equates to an annual increase of £4.19 on a typical band D
council tax.

Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle website: www.briantspuddle.info

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