Decision details

The amendment in the name of Councillor Dean Cohen was put to the vote.

Votes were recorded as follows:

The amendment in the name of Councillor Dean Cohen was declared CARRIED.

The amendment in the name of Councillor Alan Schneiderman was put to the vote.

Votes were recorded as follows:

The amendment in the name of Councillor Alan Schneiderman was declared LOST.

The substantive motion as amended by Councillor Dean Cohen was put to the vote.

Votes were recorded as follows:

RESOLVED that:

Council notes:

1.     This issue was discussed at the Environment Committee in September 2019.

2.     The Environment Committee requested that the Executive Director for Environment submit a report to the Committee on the issue.

3.     Hackney and Croydon are currently testing non-chemical alternative herbicides.

Council resolves:

1.     To ensure that a report is prepared to outline the operation of weed control, and to see where non-chemical alternatives can be effectively used.

2.     For this report to include how other boroughs, particularly those neighbouring Barnet operate their weed control services.

3.     To review the reports from Hackney and Croydon Councils regarding their non-chemical herbicide pilots when they are available.