To: Cheltenham Borough Council

Ban Dangerous Pesticides in Cheltenham

Please ban the spraying of Monsanto's Roundup and other glyphosate herbicides on our streets and parks.

Why is this important?

The use of glyphosates has already been banned or restricted in 8 countries. It is not acceptable that ourselves, our children and the animals we share our community with are being routinely exposed to these chemicals whether we like it or not.

This is a matter of great importance for those of us who care about each other's health and the health of our children, our cats, our dogs and all the flora and fauna of this city, of course including our beloved bees.

If you don't live in this area, click here to start a campaign for your city:
https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/start-a-pesticide-campaign

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Updates

2016-06-03 08:38:59 +0100

Thank you Karen F. for this additional information.

A report done for 38 Degrees said that "Glyphosate is only supposed to kill weeds, however if you look at its ecotoxicology profile, it is also moderately toxic to mammals, fish, aquatic invertebrates, aquatic crustaceans, algae, honeybees and earthworms."

For anyone wanting more information, there is an interesting article here:

http://www.hortweek.com/brighton-seek-alternative-glyphosate/parks-and-gardens/article/1389009

and a scientific analysis of glyphosate here:

http://sitem.herts.ac.uk/aeru/ppdb/en/Reports/373.htm

2016-06-03 00:02:59 +0100

Cheltenham Borough Council have confirm that the chemicals they currently use are predominantly Glyphosate based. ( Dual and HIlite).

The current Highways contract (external contractor) also uses Glyphosate.