Dead animals
The council collect free of charge all dead animals reported on the:
- Footway
- Highway
- Public right of way
- Public open areas (includes parks and playgrounds)
- Council owned car parks
- Closed churchyards
To request the removal of a dead animal contact us.
Dead birds
In all instances contact us for advice. When necessary, the council will contact DEFRA to determine the appropriate action to be taken.
For more information, see our web page about avian flu.
What animals will the council remove from gardens?
The council will remove the following animals found in a garden:
- large wild animals, such as a fox, badger, large rat etc free of charge
- domestic animals, such as a cat or dog not owned by you free of charge.
To request the removal of a dead animal contact us.
What animals will we not remove from gardens?
The council will not remove:
- pets - Contact a vet for advice about disposing of a pet
- small animals - See information about small dead animals such as a mouse, hedgehog, small garden bird etc.
Dead animals on commercial premises
The council does not remove dead animals free of charge.
If you find a dead animal on commercial or industrial premises inform the owner. If you are the owner contact us and the council will give you a quote for the removal and disposal of dead animal.