The Parish Clerk has received the following update from the Environmental Health Officer responsible for monitoring at Loodal Farm:
I am writing to update you as to our monitoring this spring that started in April.Until just over 2 weeks ago there were no maggots or flies in either of the chicken sheds.The manure had a preventative treatment  applied on the 21st May as a precaution.Unfortunately on my visit yesterday a large number of maggots were found, which was wholly unexpected given the fly free conditions previously found and the treatment applied.Treatments are being applied today but I expect residents will notice an increase in houseflies.We will be closely monitoring the situation and update you accordinglyYours sincerelyMr C Howat BSc (Hons) AMIOA l Senior Environmental Health OfficerPublic Protection SectionRutland County CouncilCatmoseOakhamRutlandLE15 6HP