Residents who believe that their health and wellbeing has been directly affected by intensive poultry farming are asked to share their experience and evidence
There has been a significant increase in intensive poultry farming in Herefordshire in recent years. While many residents welcome the business opportunities and cheaper food products that this brings, others feel there is a direct impact on their health and wellbeing.
We are carrying out a review to consider the potential impacts of intensive poultry farming in the county, and is asking residents who believe that their health and wellbeing has been directly affected to share their experience and evidence.
Over the coming months, a task and finish group with cross-party councillor membership, will:
- Review published literature to assess the strength of existing scientific evidence, the potential health and wellbeing impacts identified by this evidence and where such impacts might occur
- Examine whether health data held by or available to the council and key health partners is sufficient enough to allow for analysis and identification of potential impacts in Herefordshire
- Better understand what work is taking place nationally, or is planned, to gather data and examine health and wellbeing impacts
The relevant health functions of the council and how these could be utilised to address health impacts will also be considered, alongside the roles of other agencies, so that it is satisfied that this is being done.
The task and finish group will report to the adults and wellbeing scrutiny committee.
To ensure the widest possible input, the group would like to hear from residents who feel that their health and wellbeing has been impacted and who have experiences and evidence to share that could be relevant to the review. If you believe your health and wellbeing has been directly affected by intensive poultry farming please email residentfeedback@herefordshire.gov.uk by Friday 25 March 2022.