Weed control

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Dear Richmondshire District Council,

I would be grateful if you could provide me with the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000:
1. What method do you use for weed control?
2. Do you use Chemicals?
3. If you use chemicals is the council looking to using a more environmentally friendly method?
4. Does the council carry out weed control duties in-house or is this contracted out?
5. (If contracted out) who is the contractor responsible for street cleansing duties?
6. Contact details for the person(s) responsible for managing weed control within the council
I look forward to receiving your response.

Yours faithfully,

Ben Hughes

Richmondshire District Council

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Freedom of Information Act 2000 - Information request 251161

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Richmondshire District Council

Dear Sir/Madam

Freedom of Information Act 2000 - Information request 251161

Your request for information has now been considered and the information
requested is below.

Information disclosed:

Request:

1. What method do you use for weed control?

2. Do you use Chemicals?

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

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

5. (If contracted out) who is the contractor responsible for street
cleansing duties?

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

Response:

1 Sprayer

2 Yes

3 looking at reducing the amount of Chemical used

4 In - House

5 N/A

6 Gary Hudson - Open Spaces and Amenities Manager 01748 901033

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