ferral cats

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http://www.gwct.org.uk/research__surveys/wildlife_surveys_and_ngc/national_gamebag_census_ngc/mammals__comprehensive_trends_new/3134.asp

 

Feral cats may be culled throughout the year, but they must be destroyed humanely because the provisions of the UK animal welfare legislation apply equally to feral cats and those kept as pets

 

Shooting would seem more practical and less hassle. However trapping allows you to check to make sure that one of the neighbours moggies hasn't been inadvertantly mis-identified as a feral. While many here probably couldn't care less, the neighbour might and it could cause a whole lot of hassle if the 'wrong' cat was shot and they found out. Once the cat in the trap has been checked you can dispose of it humanely (i.e. shoot)