Fife Council moves to tackle aggressive seagulls
There has been around 100 complaints from people living in the Kingdom's coastal towns and villages.
Councillors in Fife will today consider how to stop aggressive seagulls attacking locals and visitors.
Food businesses are likely to be told to take more responsibility for their waste while the public would be urged not to throw-away leftovers.
A contract with a private firm to remove nests and eggs could also be extended.
The local authority received around 100 complaints about seagulls last year.
A report is going before the council's environment, protective services and community services committee.
Safer communities manager Mark McCall has recommended a programme of awareness.
He said it would ensure the public and commercial premises are aware of their responsibilities to prevent littering and food waste.
Bill Harvey from business group, Kirkcaldy 4 All told Forth News, "I've seen them go into a buggy and take the food from a child.
"A big flapping wing or sharp beak can do damage and there have been cases where there has been blood drawn from people's foreheads.
"I hear loud shrieks while sitting at my desk in my office while someone's sausage roll is being whisked away".