article_snippet: An 'urban seagull' research fund will be used to find a solution for the noise, mess, disease and aggression caused by the birds.
article_snippet: An 'urban seagull' research fund has been set up to find a solution for the noise, mess, disease and aggression caused by the birds the birds .
article_snippet: Despite efforts from local councils including using artificial eggs and experimenting with stronger refuse bags, the gull population in the UK is thought to have grown to more than a quarter of a million breeding pairs.
article_snippet: Last year, councils in the seaside resorts of Exmouth, Sidmouth and Seaton in Devon spent £15,000 on specially-bred 'super falcons' to try to stop seagulls from disturbing residents and tourists.
article_snippet: Bath MP Don Foster, who held a 'seagull summit' in Parliament in 2012, said: 'Urban gulls cause mess, noise and damage to property, and are very aggressive in the nesting season. '
article_snippet: Mr Foster has campaigned for action to be taken to tackle the 'menace' since before the Lib Dems entered government and hosted a 'seagull summit' three years ago.
article_snippet: Urban seagulls are a serious issue across the country and Mr Foster has fought a campaign to get a proper study done so Urban seagulls can be properly dealt with.'
highlights_snippet: Budget committed £250,000 to an 'urban seagull' research fund .
  
highlights_snippet: Budget will find a solution for the noise, mess and disease caused by the birds .