Bath's Seagull problem resolved ?

I was pleased to hear the the Bath Seagull problem was resolved only to find out that in a report to the councils scrutiny panel they had renamed them as urban gulls. So now we have a problem with urban Gulls to resolve. All joking aside There are now only four weeks until Bath residents, business owners and visitors come together to discuss how to tackle the urban gull population in the city. Bath and North East Somerset Council is hosting a scrutiny inquiry day focused on reducing the gulls’ food source caused by litter and exposed waste. The event is being held from 9.30am until 3.30pm on Wednesday 27 November 2013 at the Guildhall and is open to all. The morning will focus on providing information and will include presentations by experts, council officers and government representatives. The afternoon will include a workshop session for everyone to have their say in the practical recommendations that are put forward. As part of the preparation for the day, the council is particularly keen to hear from local businesses on their experiences and action already being taken. An online survey has been made available at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BKCTJ9D The survey should take about five minutes to complete and it is hoped as many local businesses as possible will take the time to share their views. The inquiry is a public meeting and the council wishes to encourage broad interest and participation in the day. Although it is not obligatory to submit statements in advance, it is recommended that those who wish to speak do so due to the level of interest in this subject. If you do wish to submit your statement in advance in writing, please ensure they are received no later than five working days before. For further information on the day or to submit a written statement, please contact: scrutiny@bathnes.gov.uk; Policy Development and Scrutiny Team, Bath & North East Somerset Council, High Street, Bath, BA1 5AW; or call 01225 396053.

Gull Enquiry date set

Local residents, business owners and visitors are being invited by Bath & North East Somerset Council come together to tackle the urban gull population in the city. A scrutiny inquiry day being held on Wednesday 27 November 2013 on reducing the gulls’ food source caused by litter and waste dropped on the ground or exposed in unsuitable containers. The day will aim to raise awareness on causes of large gull populations and dispel myths about enhance understanding about what can and cannot be done to solve the problem. The ultimate aim is to come up with a set of practical recommendations for change and for every resident, worker and visitor to play their part. The morning will focus on providing information and will include presentations by experts, council officers and government representatives. The afternoon will include a workshop session for everyone to have their say in the practical recommendations that are put forward.

Help at last to keep seagulls at bay.

A gel that dupes urban gulls into thinking that buildings are on fire is being trialled in Bath.

The roof and parapets of the council owned Guildhall and Roman Baths Kitchen are to be painted with the clear gel in an effort to deter the birds.

The gel emits an odour the gulls dislike and an ultraviolet light that is perceived as a fire by birds.

read more  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-22950411

"Bird Free fire Gel" can be bought for use on domestic homes follow this link for more information.

http://www.insight-security.com/Bird-Free-FAQs.htm


by Councillor Sharon Ball

Cross-party support to tackle urban gulls

We are pleased to be able to report that Don Foster, MP for Bath and 17 other MP’s have written to Caroline Spelman at DEFRA to demand more money is put into research of urban gulls. The cross-party group of MP’s are highlighting how much of a nuisance urban gulls are in their constituencies and how little research there currently is into this problem.

Westmoreland in Bath as Don well knows, has long suffered from Urban Gulls with regular reports of aggressive behaviour, rubbish be strewn across streets and even attacks on property.

Commenting Don Foster said, “It is essential that we put an end to this problem. We need more government funded research if we are to find a humane and effective method of controlling gull numbers.”

He continued, “Urban Gulls remain a nuisance for many of my constituents who have written to me about the issue.  As such, I will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that this problem is dealt with.”