FOI Request - Complaints Relating to Seagulls

Request 101003982584

To request information contained in reports of complaints relating to seagulls within the council area.

1. Please include date and location and any other information which you can release, including any injuries sustained by people. Please send this information for the period from 01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025 and from 01/01/2026 to 17/04/2026.

Response 15-05-2026

1. From Growth, Planning and Climate: Total complaints 32 (31 specifically mention gulls)

2025 - 24 complaints (23 specifically mention gulls)
2026 (to 17 April) - 8 complaints

Please see details here. 

From Housing and Property:

2025                                -  30
2026 (to 17/04/20-26) –  6

Please see details here. 

From Operations and Environment:

2025:
1 – refuse bin too small and overflowing rubbish attracting seagulls (Lossiemouth)
1 – mess of communal bin area attracting seagulls (Lossiemouth)
1 – delay in replacement bins has led to rubbish accumulating and attracting seagulls (Elgin)
1 – litter problem across Elgin that attracts seagulls (Elgin)

01 Jan – 17 April 2026:
1 - neighbour’s overflowing bin attracting seagulls (Buckie)