New bins have been installed in an area of Bath that can be plagued by gulls.

The containers have replaced 15-year-old open-topped bins in Kingsmead Square.

There are a number of food businesses in the area and dumped leftovers have proved too much of a temptation for the pesky birds.

Local councillor Andy Furse (Lib Dem, Kingsmead) has been pressing Bath and North East Somerset Council to put in the new bins, which have strong flaps to keep out the gulls.

Mr Furse said: "Although it's been a long time coming, I am pleased to see these new litter bins and thank council officers for their persistence in securing funding.

"I believe this will contribute to reducing food sources for the gull population in Bath and will lead to a cleaner and more pleasant environment in Kingsmead Square."