10 Highlights

• Worcester adopts seagull birth control as a humane measure inspired by European cities, amid rising aggression complaints.
• With gull population increasing by 3% last year, Worcester seeks effective control to prevent future growth.
• • Similar to a local tension over repurposing public venues for asylum seekers, seagull issues highlight city challenges.
  • Aggressive encounters with seagulls prompt Worcester's council to implement bird control for resident safety.
  • Residents face inconvenience from public duties and seagulls; humane control measures aim to improve livability.
  • Hawks as gull deterrents failed, pushing Worcester to find more humane and innovative population strategies.
  • Tense atmosphere attributed to gull disturbances parallels community reactions to asylum seeker accommodations.
  • Councillor advocates humane solutions balancing urban wildlife problems, echoing sentiments from divided towns.
  • Worcester plans findings in annual report to shape urban strategies, using insights from community-driven actions.
  • New tensions arise as public venues for community events are affected by asylum seeker housing, impacting local life.