Hertfordshire Country Council spray weed killer routinely in our community. They treat common weeds on roads and pavements in urban settlements approximately twice a year in late spring and early September, depending on the weather. They use an authorised weed killer.

Did you know that in America the makers of the same weedkiller have paid out over $10 million to settle out of court claims for damages due to exposure to that chemical? If we were still following EU rules that weedkiller should not be sprayed in public places. And many other councils have adopted alternative, safer methods.