A campaign has been launched to introduce Scotland’s first council by-law banning the feeding of gulls.
A growing number of attacks on adults and children in Eyemouth, and neighbouring villages along the Borders coast, is behind the drive for tougher controls on bird numbers.
Following meetings with the country’s nature agency, NatureScot, community leaders are forging ahead with proposals for the legislation.
Berwickshire councillor James Anderson said: “This is a proportionate, lawful, and evidence-based step and the public will have full opportunity to comment through a formal consultation.”