READERS appalled at the introduction of spikes are to be installed outside Ulverston Market to deter birds from dropping excrement and say 'humans make more mess'.

The announcement that spikes are to be installed outside Ulverston Market to deter birds from dropping excrement has been largely welcomed by residents, but some believe that waste is an issue that goes beyond pigeons.

Following Ulverston Town Councillor Mark Wilson raising the issue of the ‘terrible sight’ of mountains of pigeon poo accumulating at the South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) owned building, the spikes were proposed as an alternative.

Ulverston Community Enterprises, who is contracted to maintain cleanliness, said that the issue is too big for ‘regular cleaning’ to eradicate.

Janine Fleming said: "Humans make the most mess! Everywhere is a tip with all the rubbish left by people.

"I deal with wild birds and never have I caught anything from them but I have from people, so? Who are the ones who are diseased?"

Ian Hoggarth said: "You want to see the mess at Beech Bank from the nesting rooks disgusting and the continual noise."

Gary Cooper said: "No worries they will starve to death soon no market no one to feed them."

Gary Harvey said: "Won’t be long till all the shops are shut."

Julie Maggs said: "Get the street cleaners to clean it up."

Danny Bouncing Blanc said: "Maybe its time to reduce there numbers?"

A spokesman for SLDC said: “South Lakeland District Council has undertaken regular removal of bird droppings at the New Market Street entrance at Ulverston Market Hall and is now working to install more permanent measures which will prevent birds from perching on the ledges above