Gulls spreading litter in the city

I have received complaints about black bags left on the street causing a nuisance. This is not just in terms of being an eyesore, but also because the gulls burst them open and this leads to rubbish lying all over the pavement or street nearby.

Burst bag with litter spread all of the pavement.

To try to prevent this problem, wheelie bins are often required by households to store the black bags more securely.

If there are problems with the refuse collection arrangements or bin provision, I would like to hear about what any issues and try to help resolve them.

Useful links:

RSPB Guide to Gulls - http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/families/gulls.aspx