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 27th 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.
Councillor Marie Longstaff (Con. Keynsham East), Chair of the Planning, Transport and Environment Policy Development and Scrutiny panel, said: “The intention of the day is to educate on causes of large gull populations and dispel myths about what can and cannot be done to solve the problem. I want to see every resident, worker and visitor playing their part.”
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: [email protected]; Policy Development and Scrutiny Team, Bath & North East Somerset Council, High Street, Bath, BA1 5AW; or call 01225 396053.
