Some local allotment holders contacted me about their pigeon problem. In turn I approached the council who control the land, quoting the gardeners, and offering the usual free service. Unsurprisingly they refused saying they were constrained by Health & Safety and insurance issues and could only employ professional pest controllers but with cutbacks they couldn't afford them. Seems a bit daft when they could have a free service anyway.
Has anybody come across this when dealing with council offices and how did you get on ?