Chailey Common cattle grazing update

The following message comes from Andy Mitchell, Countryside Officer:

Cattle have now moved OFF all the commons for the winter. The Exmoor ponies at Red House Common have been moved into adjacent fields temporarily, and we hope to return them onto the common again soon.

Please report any issues with gates, fences or missing signs to me and do reply to me if you no longer wish to receive these update emails.  For the latest information, please see the Chailey Common webpage here : Chailey Common | East Sussex County Council

And a reminder that fly-tipping is dealt with by Lewes District Council along with litter, dog nuisance, car parks or bins – please contact them directly here: https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/report-a-problem/

If you see a dead animal on the commons or roads, such as a deer please report it here Report a dead animal in the Lewes district – Lewes and Eastbourne Councils (lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk)

Please always keep dogs under control.  Dog fouling remains an issue – and Neospora is a parasite that causes cattle to abort calves.  Please clean up after dogs and don’t allow them into the cattle troughs, this water is for drinking only.