Decision details

15.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.

15.2     Ms Lucinda Woodward and Ms Julia Hilton, as the Lead Petitioners, spoke in support of the petitions’ aims.

15.3     The Lead Member set out that she wished to amend the recommendation to highlight joint working on alternative solutions with other local authorities. 

DECISIONS

15.4     The Lead Member RESOLVED (1) to inform the Petitioners that East Sussex County Council (ESCC) will continue to safely use a Glyphosate based herbicide until a suitable alternative becomes available, and will work with neighbouring authorities to continue exploring alternative options and work towards introducing new methods as part of the next highways maintenance contract in 2023 as appropriate; and

(2) to note that Glyphosate is on the list of European licenced and registered products and that ESCC is actively researching alternatives.

Reasons

15.5     At present using a Glyphosate based herbicide is the most effective and efficient weed control measure and is an approved licenced product applied in accordance with best practice.