Freedom of Information Act / Environmental Information Regulations Request
Reference: ECC21428519 10 26
Response: 26 October 2026
I can confirm that Essex County Council does hold some of this information, and where we are able to release this, our response is listed below.
Please send me information on the following:
Question 1 - Please detail what pesticides/herbicides you use in Loughton and Buckhurst Hill, where you use them, how often and for what purpose. Where these are public spaces, parks or recreation areas please be specific and list the names/locations.
Question 2 - Has the council made any efforts to reduce the use of these pesticides/herbicides? If so, please provide detail on these efforts including dates and costings where possible.
Response regarding publicly maintainable highways.
Weed spraying on the public highways is carried out by Epping Forest District Council on behalf of Essex County Council.
Your request should also be directed to City, District and Borough Councils who may be able to provide you with the information. Please see our webpages which should help you further.
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Question 3 - How many complaints does the Council get about weeds every year?
20/10/2023 – 19/10/2024 = 15 enquiries or complaints
20/10/2024 – 19/10/2025 = 19 enquiries or complaints
20/10/2025 – 20/10/2026 = 8 enquiries or complaints
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