New Rules to Ban Bird Feeding and Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour in Darlington

New rules to ban bird feeding and tackle anti-social behaviour in Darlington

Stricter measures to curb anti-social behaviour and stop people from feeding birds in Darlington town centre have been agreed.

Anyone feeding birds 'fat balls' in garden urgently asked to reconsider

As the Usutu virus spreads, homeowners who feed birds in their gardens are urged to reduce bacteria as much as possible

Precautionary warning: reporting dead wildlife

There has been a single case of bird flu identified in a gull at Botany Bay.  As a precaution, and in line with government guidance, signs are in place to warn the public, including an important message about not feeding birds and information on how to report dead birds or other wildlife. Trained officers from the council are responsible for any collection and disposal. The public is warned not to handle dead birds or any other wildlife.  Where …

New rules to tackle anti-social behaviour, and bird feeding, approved

A Public Spaces Protection Order has been updated