Don't feed birds in Queen Victoria Square, says Hull City Council
Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure, said: "Queen Victoria Square is a focal point of our city centre and the fountains are a much-loved feature."Therefore, we want to make sure they stay clean, safe, and running smoothly throughout the summer."These bench improvements are proactive step toward ensuring that, and they are part of a bigger plan to make our public spaces more inviting and better cared for."
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