Subject: Poor condition of pavements in Brighton and Hove

Notice of Motion from the Conservative Group

Date of meeting: 18 January 2022

Proposer: Councillor Nemeth

Seconder: Councillor Peltzer Dunn

Ward(s) affected: All

This Council:

1. Reaffirms concerns that have been raised in the past about excessive use of glyphosate herbicides;

2. Notes widespread condemnation from residents and visitors alike of the current state of the pavements in Brighton & Hove;

3. Further notes that allowing weeds to take hold discourages active travel; raises the chance of injury to members of various vulnerable groups; increases costs for maintenance and compensation claims; and fosters a sense of neglect in the public realm; and

4. Calls for an urgent Officer Report to be presented to Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee that sets out how pavements in the city can be rapidly brought to a high standard without excessive use of glyphosates.

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