Animals - Dead

Summary

 The council has a duty to remove dead animals from Council land, including animals involved in Road Traffic Accidents which cause an obstruction on the highway/footpath. Dead animals may include cats, dogs, badgers, foxes or larger animals such as deer, and they will be removed within 48 hours of being reported.

 

Eligibility

 This process applies to anyone wishing to request the removal of a dead animal.

 Procedure

 The customer should phone Barnsley Connects on (01226) 775656 or email neighbourhoodservices@barnsley.gov.uk , giving details of the animal (species, quantity, location). The information will be directed to the relevant Neighbourhood Pride Supervisor, who would check ownership of land and, in the case of council owned land, remove the animal.

If the animal is on private land or is a bovine (cow) The Animal Health Officer in Regulatory Services, Tel: (01226) 772529 or 01226 772523 should be contacted, who will attempt to contact the owner/landowner to arrange removal. Regulatory Services will also notify the British Cattle Movement Service.

 

Helplines

 To report a dead animal please contact the Barnsley Connects contact centre on (01226) 775656.

 

Charges/Fees

 This service is offered free of charge to council departments. Charges for work on private land are based on estimates. Please contact us for more details.

 

Methods of Payment Available

You can pay by credit card / debit card, alternatively payment can be made by invoice through the Barnsley Connects offices.

Opening Times/Locations

 No customer facing reception points for Neighbourhood Pride. Contact can be made through local Barnsley Connects offices. For their locations and opening times see associated links.

 

How the customer can help

 You can help by providing the following information:

• The exact location of the animal. Please try to be accurate in reporting a dead animal on a roadside or on open space land.
• The type of animal.
• Description of animal e.g. colour and any identifying marks.
• Whether it has a collar.

 

Legislation

 Highways Act 1980.
Environmental Protection Act 1990 S.34.
The Animal By-Products Regulations 2003 (EC) (1774/2002).

 

Response Times/Next Steps

We will endeavour to remove a dead animal within 48 hours of receiving the request. You will be informed by Regulatory Services if the animal has been removed if chipped.

 

Out of Hours Procedure

 For animals involved in Road Traffic Accidents and causing an obstruction on the road/footpath, there is an out of hours removal service contact number: 07976 301653. (Highways Supervisor on call)

 

Owner Officer Contact Details

 

Neighbourhood Services, PO Box 605, S70 9FF. Tel: (01226) 774359. e mail NeighbourhoodServices@barnsley.gov.uk

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What happens to dead animals when they are removed?
All animals, once removed, are disposed of as quickly as possible for health and hygiene reasons. Please note that we are unable to keep dead animals for private burial.

Does the Council keep a record of dead animals removed?
Brief details are recorded on a database of the deceased animals such as date of find, description of animal and any identifying marks or tags. The information is kept on our database for a period of six months.

Can I use this service to report problems with live animals?
This service is strictly for the collection of dead animals. We provide separate Animal Warden and Pest Control services for problems with live animals.

 

Related Links:

Report a dead animal

Regulatory Services Animal Welfare

Last modified on 8/7/2008