Cardiff Council has confirmed it is aware of reports of stray horses loose on land near Lamby Way, with multiple teams working to address the situation.
The authority says efforts are ongoing to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, although details remain limited due to active criminal proceedings linked to previous animal welfare offences.
Officials have stressed that while concerns have been raised, many horse owners in the area work constructively with the council and Shared Regulatory Services and care for their animals responsibly.
The council’s Animal Health and Welfare Team regularly monitors horses in the area, carrying out checks to ensure animals have access to food and water.
When concerns are reported, officers attempt to identify and contact owners to address any welfare or safety issues and request improvements where needed.
However, identifying ownership can be difficult, particularly when horses are not microchipped. While animals are often found tethered on council land, responsibility ultimately lies with owners to ensure they are kept safely and their needs are met.
Any welfare complaints received by Shared Regulatory Services or the RSPCA are investigated, with site visits carried out in line with the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Residents who have concerns about the welfare of animals in the area are encouraged to report them to the appropriate authorities.
A spokesperson for Cardiff Council said: “The Council is aware of reports of stray horses loose on land close to Lamby Way, and several teams are working together to try to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
“Although we cannot provide details while criminal proceedings continue, we can confirm that there is an ongoing case against an individual relating to previous animal welfare offences.
“However, we must emphasise that there are many horse owners in the area who work with the Council and with Shared Regulatory Services (SRS) constructively, and who look after their animals responsibly.
“The Council has an Animal Health and Welfare Team, and staff regularly check the welfare of the animals to ensure that they have both food and water.
“When welfare concerns are reported, officers from SRS will try to identify the possible owner and make all efforts to contact them to discuss any welfare or safety concerns with their animals and request improvements.
“Although the horses are often tethered on Council land, ultimately it is the responsibility of the horse owners to ensure their horse(s) are kept in a safe location and that their needs are met. Unfortunately, it can be very difficult to identify the owner(s) of the horses unless the animals have been microchipped.
“Any welfare complaints received by SRS or the RSPCA are investigated, and site visits do take place to assess the welfare of the animals, in accordance with the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
“To report any welfare concerns to SRS, please contact them on 0300 123 66 96 or via their website . Alternatively, the RSPCA can be contacted on 0300 123 4999 or online”
