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Good morning

Thank you for your recent enquiry which was given the above reference
number.

1.              What method do you use for weed control?

Manual weeding ; mulching ; use of planting density to suppress weeds ;
chemical

2.              Do you use Chemicals?

Yes

3.              If you use chemicals is the council looking to using a
more environmentally friendly method?

We are always looking at new /different methods of efficient weed control 

4.              Does the council carry out weed control duties in-house or
is this contracted out?

Both

5.              (If contracted out) who is the contractor responsible for
Weed control duties?

Complete Weed Control

6.              Does the council have a budget for a chemical free
alternative?

Grounds Maintenance budget is not detailed down to this level.

7.              Contact details for the person(s) responsible for managing
weed control within the council

The first point of contact would be Mr Ian Gray ;
[1][email address]

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Kind regards

Andrew

Information Governance | Chief Executive’s Office |
[5][email address] | Tel: 01292 612223 | South Ayrshire Council
| County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr, KA7 1DR |
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