Saturday, December 10, 2005
“Stray” Horses Impounded
Earlier this year a notice of motion urging tough action against irresponsible horse owners was put to Councillors by Ralph Cook and the Labour Councillor for Whitchurch, Sophie Howe. This was supported by Councillors of all political parties and from all areas of the City.
The three-year campaign lead by St. Mellons Councillors has obliged the Council to accept it has to deal with the problem and horse owners are now in no doubt that action will be taken against them if horses are deliberately released in our streets and parks. However, we must continue to be vigilent as some horse-owners have threatened to retaliate.
Although there have been few complaints about “stray” horses in St. Mellons over the summer, Cllr. Ralph Cook reported a herd in Greenway Park, Rumney to the Council in September and Cllr. Judith Woodman, a member of the Council’s Executive, arranged the largest “swoop” yet which impounded 30 horses.
The owners have reclaimed the animals and incurred almost £2,000 in costs. A repeat offence could result in an anti-social behaviour order against them. The Council is also preparing to impound the horses ranging over Lamby Way landfill tip.
Councillor Monica Walsh
The three-year campaign lead by St. Mellons Councillors has obliged the Council to accept it has to deal with the problem and horse owners are now in no doubt that action will be taken against them if horses are deliberately released in our streets and parks. However, we must continue to be vigilent as some horse-owners have threatened to retaliate.
Although there have been few complaints about “stray” horses in St. Mellons over the summer, Cllr. Ralph Cook reported a herd in Greenway Park, Rumney to the Council in September and Cllr. Judith Woodman, a member of the Council’s Executive, arranged the largest “swoop” yet which impounded 30 horses.
The owners have reclaimed the animals and incurred almost £2,000 in costs. A repeat offence could result in an anti-social behaviour order against them. The Council is also preparing to impound the horses ranging over Lamby Way landfill tip.
Councillor Monica Walsh
