Signs are needed
I notice the seagull question has reared its head again as the holiday season approaches.
The cause of the problem is clearly our fast-food, rubbish-intensive culture, and we can’t blame the birds for that. That said, it needs to be dealt with and the best way to do that is through a proper information campaign.
I still see tourists thoughtlessly feeding the gulls, so we need far more signs along the seafront explaining why this is a bad idea, along with prominent notices in all public places, eg the library, tourist information centre, takeaway shop windows, etc.
If the council and local businesses were to work together on this, I’m sure we would see a far more long-term improvement than the mindless threats of violence could ever achieve.
Sharon L Howe
You may also want to watch:
Fortescue Road
Sidmouth
Most Read
- 1 Thousands of washed up fish provide easy pickings for fishermen and gulls
- 2 Sidmouth's 'fantastic' new amphitheatre 'an asset to the town'
- 3 Property of the Week: Fortfield Terrace, Sidmouth
- 4 Vision Group awards recognise 'champions' who helped Sidmouth pull through lockdown
- 5 Photo competition will capture the town's important moments
- 6 New plan to build East Devon back better after the pandemic
- 7 Good vibrations will be felt as the boys return to the beach
- 8 New owner sought for prominent Sidmouth seafront businesses
- 9 Community rally around pensioner in hour of need
- 10 Dan's retail vision provides timely food for thought
