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The following motion has been submitted by Councillor S J Carr on behalf of the Broxtowe Independent Group:

 

 

Meeting: 11/12/2024 - Council (Item 66)

The following motion was submitted by Councillor S J Carr on behalf of the Broxtowe Independent Group:

There is a major infestation of Japanese Knotweed adjacent to the Sandy Lane Nature Reserve on the border of Bramcote and Beeston North Ward.

 

This Council notes:

 

  1. This infestation is one of the largest in the UK
  2. It is having a disastrous effect on bio-diversity
  3. Spraying would involve 200 litres of dangerous chemicals being used twice a year for 10 years on a major aquifer.
  4. The knotweed is threatening nearby residential properties

 

This Council calls for all interested parties to work together pragmatically to find an urgent resolution to eradicate this infestation.

 

Minutes:

The motion was withdrawn Councillor S J Carr who stated that he had received legal advice which suggested this was not an appropriate time to debate the motion.