Glyphosate use
Hackney Council is significantly reducing glyphosate use, now reserving it for invasive species treatment.
Hackney Council's Skills, Place and Economy Scrutiny Commission reviewed its Parks and Green Spaces Strategy in September 2026. Officers reported a significant reduction in glyphosate, a common herbicide, now reserved solely for treating invasive species. This progress aligns with the strategy's aim to enhance environmental sustainability.
The review marked the halfway point of the ten-year Parks and Green Spaces Strategy (2021-2031), which aims to enhance environmental sustainability, foster community engagement, and create more welcoming public spaces. No further discussions or decisions are currently scheduled regarding glyphosate use.
Key facts
- Hackney Council's Skills, Place and Economy Scrutiny Commission reviewed its Parks and Green Spaces Strategy on 10 September 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- Hackney Council has significantly reduced glyphosate use, now reserving it for invasive species treatment. Source 1 Source 2
- The Hackney Parks and Green Spaces Strategy is a ten-year plan running from 2021 to 2031. Source 1 Source 2
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