Dear Juliet Ferguson,

EIR Request Ref:2379

I refer to your recent request for information about pesticides, which was
received by the Council on the 1st July 2022.

Your request is being dealt with in accordance with the Freedom of
Information Act 2000 and will be responded to within twenty working days
of the date of its receipt by the Council.

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Yours faithfully,

Lynne Ridley

Epping Forest District Council
Civic Offices,
High Street,
Epping,
Essex, CM16 4BZ

(01992) 564000

Dear Juliet Ferguson,

Freedom of Information Request Ref: 2379

I refer to your recent request for information about pesticides. We
apologise for the delay in responding. The information you requested is as
follows:

Do you manage your open spaces yourself or are they are outsourced? We
manage our own open spaces

If they are outsourced, what is the name of the company/companies that
manage them? N/A

What is your policy for weed control in the open spaces - parks, sports
fields, grass verges etc? Use a combination of mechanical and chemical
control
Do you use herbicides containing glyphosate eg Roundup, Weedol etc Yes
If yes, what do you use Hilite and Dual
What areas have been sprayed with herbicides containing glyphosate?
Various obstacles around the district
What is your policy on the use of glyphosate? N/A
What precautions were taken ahead of its use? Herbicide is applied using a
total Droplet Control formulation (TDC). TDC is a sealed system,
eliminating any risk to the operator from contact with the herbicide. As
there is no mixing of herbicides required, there is no risk of spillages
causing environmental contamination. TDC is a low-volume system that
virtually eliminates spray drift and run-off, making it safer for
operators, bystanders, animals and the environment. All operatives are
trained to apply the herbicide.

The volume of these herbicides you have you used as well as the costs for
the calendar years 2018,(190L £3506) 2019 (140L £3266) 2020,(210L £4099)
2021(180L £3409) and 2022 (information not available yet) 

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Yours faithfully,

Lynne Ridley

Epping Forest District Council
Civic Offices,
High Street,
Epping,
Essex, CM16 4BZ

(01992) 564000