Weed control

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Dear Lancaster City 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,

John Allen

info, Lancaster City Council

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Dear John Allen,

Freedom of Information Request - Ref: FOI 4151

Thank you for your request received on 14th July 2021 in which you asked
for information from Lancaster City Council.

 

Your request has been handled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000
(FOIA).

 

Response

 

Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding.

 

 1. What method do you use for weed control? 

Mechanical rippers only, no chemicals

      2.    Do you use Chemicals?

Selective chemicals for knotweed only

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

We have looked at other options e.g. vinegar, steam, but have settled for
mechanical rippers.

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

We carry out our own weed control, but we only have responsibility for
weed control on land owned by Lancaster City Council.

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

We do not contract out but Lancashire County Council are responsible for
street cleansing duties and general weed control in this area

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

Public Realm Grounds/ Cleansing Supervisors
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