Glyphosate Weed Treatment - Pause and Review Motion
The council is asking the Cabinet to pause the planned May 2026 use of the herbicide glyphosate for weed control until a public consultation is held, to give parish councils more time to opt out, and to review the cost of the opt‑out scheme.
Cornwall Council·2026-04-21
Description
Council considered a motion requesting Cabinet to pause chemical weed treatment using glyphosate scheduled for May 2026 pending public consultation, extend the parish council opt-out window, and review the financial terms of the opt-out scheme.
Individual Votes
No individual votes recorded.
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