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BBC News
22-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Grantham dog park to double up as wildflower meadow
An exercise area for dogs which doubles up as a wildflower meadow is to open in Lincolnshire park on paddock in Wyndham Park in Grantham aims to cut carbon and boost wildlife diversity, South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) for the 4,784 sq yard (4,000 sq m) site came from the government's UK Shared Prosperity Rhys Baker said the land would "support bees and other pollinators". "We know that spending time in nature is good for our physical and mental health. When SKDC invests in habitats and wildlife, we are investing in our wellbeing," he said."Changes to how we manage key open spaces can make space for nature."This supports biodiversity and helps our wildlife recover."The council said 71% of people who responded to a poll were in favour of the well as the wildflowers a number of native trees have also been to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
15-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
South Kesteven to hand out grants to stage VE Day and VJ Day events
Communities can apply for grants of up to £2,000 to mark the end of World War Kesteven District Council (SKDC) said it will give out the money to mark the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and Victory in Japan (VJ) funding comes from the Commemorative Events Scheme Fund and will help fund street parties and beacon lightings, the authority must take place within one week of either VE Day (before or after 8 May) or VJ Day (before or after 15 August) to qualify. The funding supports a national programme to remember the end of World War Phil Dilks, SKDC cabinet member for armed forces, said: "These are incredibly important anniversaries for us all to mark and remember their significance for our peace and freedom. "I am delighted that we can support communities to stage their own events."Communities can apply for VE Day events up until 14 April and until 21 July for VJ Day to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Plans to cut weedkiller use over safety concerns
A council plans to cut back the use of a weedkiller after it was linked to safety concerns. The pesticide glyphosate, used by South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) to treat weeds, has been linked to cancer and is harmful to wildlife, including bees, according to Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN). A SKDC report said the manufacturer of the product used by the council confirmed it "is not harmful to animals or aquatic life if diluted and applied according to the manufacturer's instructions". A recommendation will go to the council's cabinet for the continuation of SKDC's strategy to reduce the use of glyphosate on land it is responsible for maintaining. A report to a joint meeting of the Environment Overview Scrutiny Committee and the Rural and Communities Committee on Tuesday said SKDC's use of glyphosate was "already minimal". The council's sustainability and climate change manager Serena Brown said in the report: "When used responsibly glyphosate may have a lower environmental impact when compared to alternative herbicides which may require more frequent applications or have a higher toxicity. "A complete ban could hinder the council's efforts to maintain tree populations, protect biodiversity and ensure successful amenity tree establishment and woodland creation." Councillor Rhys Baker, SKDC's cabinet member for environment and waste, said: "We know that the public has concerns about using glyphosate to control weeds. "We take all matters relating to public health seriously and will continue to strive for viable alternatives to minimise its use for the future which would best protect our biodiversity and ecology." Nick Mole, policy manager for PAN, said: "A growing body of evidence shows there are linkages between glyphosate exposure and a range of ill health outcomes including cancer. "It is particularly harmful to soil organisms, aquatic eco systems and potentially others parts of biodiversity, including bees." He added: "Whilst it's not been proven definitively either way, the weight of evidence showing harmful effects of glyphosate are more than enough to have a precautionary approach to it and end its use when it's not needed." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Thousands support call against using weedkiller Weedkiller opt-out now possible for some residents Weeds the main cause of pavement damage - council Brighton reintroduces weedkiller after ban South Kesteven District Council Pesticide Action Network UK
BBC News
04-03-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
South Kesteven District Council plans to cut use of weedkiller
A council plans to cut back the use of a weedkiller after it was linked to safety pesticide glyphosate, used by South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) to treat weeds, has been linked to cancer and is harmful to wildlife, including bees, according to Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN).A SKDC report said the manufacturer of the product used by the council confirmed it "is not harmful to animals or aquatic life if diluted and applied according to the manufacturer's instructions".A recommendation will go to the council's cabinet for the continuation of SKDC's strategy to reduce the use of glyphosate on land it is responsible for maintaining. 'Lower environmental impact' A report to a joint meeting of the Environment Overview Scrutiny Committee and the Rural and Communities Committee on Tuesday said SKDC's use of glyphosate was "already minimal".The council's sustainability and climate change manager Serena Brown said in the report: "When used responsibly glyphosate may have a lower environmental impact when compared to alternative herbicides which may require more frequent applications or have a higher toxicity."A complete ban could hinder the council's efforts to maintain tree populations, protect biodiversity and ensure successful amenity tree establishment and woodland creation." Councillor Rhys Baker, SKDC's cabinet member for environment and waste, said: "We know that the public has concerns about using glyphosate to control weeds."We take all matters relating to public health seriously and will continue to strive for viable alternatives to minimise its use for the future which would best protect our biodiversity and ecology."Nick Mole, policy manager for PAN, said: "A growing body of evidence shows there are linkages between glyphosate exposure and a range of ill health outcomes including cancer."It is particularly harmful to soil organisms, aquatic eco systems and potentially others parts of biodiversity, including bees."He added: "Whilst it's not been proven definitively either way, the weight of evidence showing harmful effects of glyphosate are more than enough to have a precautionary approach to it and end its use when it's not needed."Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
