Weed Killer - Glyphosate - Find a freedom of information request

Request

1. Is the weed killer glyphosate used by the council in any capacity?

 

2. If answering yes to question one please specify what areas it is used in. For example, public playgrounds, public parks, residential streets, school grounds.

 

3. If answering yes to question one please specify in what quantities it is used and how frequently.

 

4. If answering yes to question one please specify the reason for use. For example weed prevention, invasive plants.

 

5. If answering yes to question one, is the council considering stopping the use of glypohsate? If yes then what is the reason for this.

 

6. If answering no to question one, why is glyphosate not used and what alternative weed killer is used?

Decision

1. Yes

 

2. Residential streets and school grounds

 

3. No more than 4 applications a year.

 

4. Weed prevention

 

5. Not at present

 

6. n/a

Reference number
FOI0191
Date request received
12 June 2019
Date of decision
10 July 2019