Update on Seagulls Issue

 

Hello Resident,

 

We are aware that there is an ongoing issue with seagulls, particularly during the spring and summer months.

We have looked into putting something in place to help prevent this  ongoing issue and spoken with a number of our Pest Control Contractors. They have advised the following at this stage:

Gulls nesting on buildings in London are likely to be either Lesser Black Backed Gulls or Herring Gulls. Both are protected species so therefore we have to ensure that we are using legal methods in tackling the issue.

Wild gulls in the United Kingdom are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. While they may have become far more numerous in our towns and cities, many species have declined dramatically in their natural habitat. As such, it is illegal to kill, catch or injure wild gulls in the UK without a permit.

Crucially you have to be able to provide evidence of significant harm that the birds are causing. NOT nuisance, but harm. Anything less than that will mean that you will not be granted a licence, which would be a requirement.

 

Due to the regulations in place for this we are currently exploring some alternative options that we hope will be effective in deterring them from the estate.  We understand this is something we need to have place as soon as possible and so therefore we will continue to keep  residents updated with our plan of action regarding this.