Decision details

Extension of the Grounds Maintenance contract and the use of glyphosate in the Grounds Maintenance contract

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

a) Approved an extension of the current grounds maintenance contract with Glendale for a further five years, including an appropriate break clause to align with Local Government Reorganisation.

 

b) Agreed the withdrawal of glyphosate use across East Herts Council owned parks and open spaces and support the investigation and implementation of alternative weed control methods.

Report author: Emily Tickridge-Marshall

Publication date: 25/03/2026

Date of decision: 24/03/2026

Decided at meeting: 24/03/2026 - Executive

Effective from: 02/04/2026

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