This is the question lots of people have been asking me recently, especially on the journey to London for the Big One. To see why this is important please see Sheffield City Council moves to reduce Glyphosate and Sheffield Council debate Glyphosate. Whatever the result of the local election campaigners for nature need to up ourContinue reading “Why haven’t Sheffield City Council banned Glyphosate yet?”
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Sheffield City Council use of Glyphosate over last 5 years.
Today I received the reply to my Freedom of Information request regarding the use of Glyphosate. Here are the results. @SheffLabour
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Ban Glyphosate Rally
Sheffield Council declares a Nature Emergency
Following a strong campaign organised by the Wildlife Trusts, Friends of the Earth, The Diocese of Sheffield, Owlthorpe Fields Action Group and Sheffield Green Parents, Sheffield City Council unanimously declared a Nature Emergency at the last full Council meeting. They have recognised our country is one of the most nature-depleted in the world. All partiesContinue reading “Sheffield Council declares a Nature Emergency”
Rally to Ban Glyphosate
On Wednesday July 7th I am going to take the “Stop using Glyphosate” petition to the Sheffield Full Council meeting at Ponds Forge. As more than 5000 Sheffield citizens have signed the petition, this will force a debate. Please join me before the meeting for a rally outside Ponds Forge from 1 to 1.45pm. BringContinue reading “Rally to Ban Glyphosate”
Sheffielder’s are giving nature a chance
One of the positives of lockdown has been how noticeable nature has become. With far less traffic noise people are noticing the birdsong. Wildlife like deer and badgers have been spotted in the city centre. With more time being spent in gardens people are noticing all manner of insects. Some Sheffielder’s have taken up theContinue reading “Sheffielder’s are giving nature a chance”
Glyphosate sprayers still ignoring Health and Safety instructions
This guy was seen spraying Glyphosate on the Manor today. At least he is wearing gloves but astonishingly he is not wearing a mask. This despite the Council’s previous comments. (at the foot of the article). There were no warnings to the public to avoid the area, so dog walkers and children may well haveContinue reading “Glyphosate sprayers still ignoring Health and Safety instructions”
Tell the Truth Sheffield 