Use of Glyphosate and other such Poisons in Public Areas...
Dear Devon County Council,
We need to ban the spraying of Monsanto's Roundup and other glyphosate herbicides on our streets, parks and other public areas.
This pesticide has already been banned or restricted in 8 countries.
It is a matter of great importance for those of us who care about each other's health and the health of our children, our cats, our dogs and all the flora and fauna of this county.
Yours faithfully,
gary bradley
Dear Mr Bradley
Thank you for your feedback regarding Use of Glyphosate and other such
Poisons in Public Areas, received on 26 August 2016.
We have forwarded your comments to the service who will arrange for a
response to be sent to you as soon as possible within 20 working days.
If you have reason to contact the authority further regarding this
representation, please contact the customer relations team on Freephone
0800 212 783 or email us at [1][email address] quoting our
reference number.
Yours sincerely,
Hollie Backhouse
Customer Relations Officer
Devon County Council
Room 120, County Hall
Tel No: 01392 (38) 3029 or 0800 212 783
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Dear Mr Bradley
Further to your email of 26th August 2016 regarding the use of Glphosphates which has been passed to me. This matter was discussed at Full Council on 28th July 2016, at which a report was presented by the Cabinet Member for Environment and Community.
I provide below an extract of the report which reflects the Council's position on this matter:
The Council takes safety very seriously and currently advocates an integrated approach to weed control which makes use of all the control options available, including both chemical and non-chemical. The Council will take the correct approach to meet any given set of particular circumstances, with an emphasis on public safety and the environment. Glyphosate is currently used by the County as targeted herbicide in our public areas, as an effective and efficient way of controlling weeds.
The process of approving and reviewing pesticides is extremely rigorous and based upon stringent criteria. Glyphosate is currently fully approved by the Chemicals Regulation Directorate (HSE), and is subject to the Plant Protection Products (Sustainable use) Regulation 2012. The review undertaken for glyphosate has shown that it is safe and effective when used professionally and in accordance with recommendations for use.
The Council will continue to actively promote the proper and responsible use of pesticides for the control of weeds and, as with all products, it is essential that they are used in accordance with current guidance and legislation, which includes their use by staff and subcontractors, and prevents or minimises the possible exposure of members of the public to pesticides.
Regards
Matthew Jones
Strategic Property Manager
Business Strategy and Support
Asset Management Team
County Hall, Topsham Road,
Exeter, Devon,
EX2 4QD.
01392 383000
Building Stronger Support
E-mail: [email address]
Website: www.devon.gov.uk
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