Egg farm apologises to Sileby residents for fly problems

Charnwood Borough Council previously told the BBC it had pinpointed the farm, based in Seagrave Road, as the most likely cause of the infestation.

A spokesperson said: “Officers have visited the farm, and the operators already have mitigation measures in place and further controls have been added following the clearing of a shed, which is likely to have increased fly activity.

“The measures include further insecticidal treatment and reviewing the management of waste.”

The council said it was hopeful the issue had been tackled, but added: “We will continue to monitor the situation and are working with the Environment Agency which issues a permit to the site to operate the poultry farm.”

Meanwhile the farm says it wants to keep communication open with the villagers.

Stephenson said: “Being a responsible member of the local community is a core principle of how [Sunrise Eggs] operates.

“We will continue to work closely with the relevant authorities, listen carefully to feedback from local residents, maintaining an open and constructive dialogue with the communities of Leicestershire.”