Weed killer spraying

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Dear Kinver Parish Council,

I notice from the minutes of your meeting on 5th October "...addressed the Parish Council to raise is very strong concerns over the use of Glyphosphate chemicals in weed killers. He has researched a lot of information on these weed killers, and the main topics are they are toxic and cause cancers to animals and people. In some Countries this chemical has been banned
altogether and 44 Authorities in the United Kingdom have also banned the use of this chemical. He is very concerned that this year he has noticed (in Kinver) an increase in spraying of this chemical resulting in him being concerned to walk his dogs in various locations within the Parish"

Under the FOI Act 2000 I require the parish council disclose the following information.

1. What brand or brands of weed killer does the parish council deploy within the parish of Kinver? Photographs of container labels would be appreciated as to have no doubt over spelling discrepancies or brand names.

2. What target species of weeds is the weed killer intended to act upon?

3. What is the contractors or subcontractors that conducts the spraying trading name or business called?

4. What locations within the parish of Kinver have been treated with weed killers and at what frequency from January 1st 2016 till present date? A map with highlights on would be most appreciated otherwise a list will suffice.

I look forward to a timely response within 20 working days in accordance with the FOI Act 2000.

Yours faithfully,

doyle williams

Jenny Spaull, Kinver Parish Council

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Please find response from Kinver parish Council.

J Spaull
Clerk to the Council

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