Overview
Mr C complained that as a result of a review of specific grazing regulations initiated by the Crofters Commission (the Commission) he had suffered a reduction of souming which resulted in a lack of grazing for cattle between 6 months and 24 months old.
Specific complaint and conclusion
The complaint which has been investigated is that the Commission did not adequately explain the effects of the proposed revision of the Grazing Regulations and that this has adversely affected Mr C's use of his croft (not upheld).
Redress and recommendations
The Ombudsman recommends that the Commission:
- (i) in any future work relating to grazing regulations consider providing working definitions of key terms; and
- (ii) pursue with Mr C the scope for them to assist in achieving a mutually acceptable resolution of issues between him and the grazings committees.