Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to no longer grant protected status to gulls, in order to facilitate the reduction of seagull numbers in populated areas and ensure the safety of residents from attacks.
Petitioner: Ian Boyles
Status: Closed
Date published: 02 October 2025
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SPICe Briefing (111KB, pdf) posted 05 November 2025
10 December 2025: The Committee agreed to close the petition under Rule 15.7 of Standing Orders.
Official Report of Meeting 10 December 2025
PE2189/A: Scottish Government written submission, 29 October 2025 (104KB, pdf) posted 30 October 2025