Labour Group Amendment

POOR CONDITION OF PAVEMENTS IN BRIGHTON & HOVE

That deletions are made as shown with strikethrough below and additions are made as shown in bold italics below.

This Council:

1. Reaffirms concerns that have been raised in the past about excessive the 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 the use of glyphosates.

Proposed by: Cllr Fowler                                       Seconded by: Cllr Evans

Motion to read if carried:

This Council:

1. Reaffirms concerns that have been raised in the past about the 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 the use of glyphosates.