MP for Lewes Maria Caulfield has welcomed the Government announcement that as part of its strategy for eradicating bovine tuberculosis, there are plans to deploy badger vaccination in East Sussex. In April, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs awarded funding to deploy a badger vaccination pilot scheme in East […]
BRITS GO BARKING MAD FOR DOG FRIENDLY STAYCATIONS
NATIONAL ANIMAL CHARITY OFFERS TOP TIPS FOR THOSE FEELING PAWLY PREPARED With the May Bank Holiday and Summer season just around the corner, thoughts are starting to return to holiday getaways. And with some travel restrictions still in place, more of us are deciding to opt for UK staycations. And […]
Dog Theft Survey
Neighbourhood Watch Network is supporting Sussex’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne, who, in partnership with the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC), has created an online survey designed to understand the public’s perception of dog theft, enforcement, and the prosecution of offenders. The survey includes a question seeking views […]
Have Your Say – Survey on Dog Thefts
Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne, in partnership with the Association of Police & Crime Commissioners (APCC), has launched today (19 February) a national survey, designed to understand public perception of dog theft, enforcement and the prosecution of offenders. The Home Secretary is currently reviewing the issue of pet […]
Operation Collar: Sussex Police are taking action to prevent dog theft as soaring prices for pets during lockdown has seen a rise in theft nationally.
Their dedicated Rural Crime Team (RCT) is tackling this devastating crime by working closely with partner agencies, gathering intelligence and highlighting crime prevention among the dog owning community. Reports of dog theft are thankfully relatively low in Sussex but police do ask dog owners to take necessary steps to keep them […]
Homes First Pet Policy survey
Eastbourne Borough Council are looking to develop a policy, for all our tenants and leaseholders, setting out guidelines and expectations in relation to keeping pets in council properties. Before they develop a policy we are asking tenants for their views on a range of key issues relating to pets. Please […]
Sheep killed in ‘horrific dog attack’ at Lewes beauty spot
Dog owners are being called upon to keep their pets on leads near sheep after one was brutally killed and two others were left injured at Landport Bottom Nature Reserve in Lewes. Witnesses to the attack, which happened on December 3 or early the following morning, are urged to contact police. The dead sheep had its throat ripped out, with bite marks confirming it […]
Former Sussex Executive Chief Nurse awarded MBE
In the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, Susan Marshall, former Chief Nurse at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to nursing. In her retirement, Susan is currently working as a Director of Nursing for Sussex NHS Commissioners […]