Devon County Council

What Work is Undertaken?

Devon County Council's budget restrictions and subsequent review of where we need to spend available money means the amount of weed treatment work has been reduced.  Generally, weeds on footpaths, along kerblines and boundary walls will not be treated.  However, we will continue to treat some harmful weeds such as Ragwort and Japenese Knotweed as well as weeds which pose a safety hazard, e.g. those affecting visibitly for road users.

The reductions are necessary to ensure the the County Council focuses it's resources on the most urgent highway needs such as fixing potholes and other repairs which help ensure the safe use of the highway.

Weed control methods include physical/mechanical systems, but most of the work is undertaken using herbicides which have been appointed by the Pesticide Safety Directorate or the Health and Safety Executive.  Herbicide usage is kept to the absolute minimum and all work is strictly undertaken in accordance with the Control of Pesticide Regulations.

For more information please select the following link:

• How are weeds cleared?
• Japanese Knotweed

If you would like to report Ragwort or Japanese Knotweed please contact My Devon 0845 155 1004