PFB asked CEC some basic questions via FOI. We hoped the answers to these questions may help us understand why a more suitable method of safe alternatives to remove the weeds is never chosen … Unfortunately many questions always remained unanswered The case was passed onto the Information Commissioner to investigate It has now been confirmed (by the non biased third party) Information Commissioner that CEC failed to provide us with adequate information CEC have been given dea

May 2026 Our vote, it can seem , may not have as much validity as we once knew, but thankfully our persistent actions still could. TAKE ACTION Sign the Petition Email the Council Make your street Pesticide Free Every single day we can influence the future with each action we take or don’t take! Councils like to be seen to provide what is popular. What has the vote. Many issues we can influence by our personal actions and are publicly driven You have the right to demand that K

May 2026 Every important issue of the day , depends on the core health of its citizens Schools Hospitals Economy Environment If we actively choose to poison our own habitat by using GLYPHOSATE it goes without saying we weaken the health of citizens , increase pressure on hospitals , have poor academic results in schools and a weakened economy. If you genuinely wanted to help any and all of these issues You would immediately end the use of KNOWN HARMFUL TO HEALTH CHEMICALS be

May 2026 It seems almost too obvious, to most of us , that safe alternatives are preferable to toxic harmful chemicals for weed control You probably think your decision makers agree. BUT You may be surprised . … Ask do they choose continued use of….?????? GLYPHOSATE-KNOWN TOXIC HARFUL TO HEALTH CHEMICALS GLYPHOSATE is presently chosen by decision makers to be used in most communities, (except Balerno) . It is known to be harmful to health of humans and animals. Linked to Canc

May 2026 People are sick of the continual piles of usual promises through their letterboxes. ££££££ for here , there and everywhere. If ego and apathy are set to one side, just for one moment, we could admit applying KNOWN HARMFUL CHEMICALS like GLYPHOSATE , simply for weed control is both costly financially and dangerous to health and the environment. Maybe we should take a look at what we need to STOP doing Without health , a society cannot function, schools decline, hospit

May 2026 Glyphosate is a chemical serious enough to cause cancer & many other illnesses Glyphosate affects everyone in a community, environment , most vulnerable & Pets. Despite knowing this, it is still used... (not in Balerno) Coming up to elections decision makers are asked about this extremely serious issue , responses may be both surprising and concerning… ‘I have never heard of anyone with a problem with this’ Even when they know toxic harmful chemicals are applied t

Spring is a lovely time to see young baby birds flying around Birds are negatively affected by Pesticides -which poison earthworms , killing their major food source, in turn reducing populations of birds and mammals that feed on them Pesticides endanger bird populations by poisoning and reducing their safe habitats for nesting and offspring Simple changes = weeding without chemicals can make the world of a difference to a birds life ! With their investigative nature ,new bird

April 2026 Spring has sprung , signalling positivity for us all, with lighter, longer days & the start of flourishing nature BUT not for City of Edinburgh Council where it’s time to start applying Poison to our Pavements. Thankfully in Balerno , our community took matters into their own hands and with the council’s agreement Balerno has been Pesticide Free since 2020! Residents in Balerno do not want their money spent on Glyphosate or any HARMFUL TO HEALTH CHEMICALS, especial

April 2026 Most politicians and councillors are experts here, especially if they want your vote BUT If you ask ‘ Is Glyphosate still being used in my community?’ Listen very carefully to these well worded reassuring answers. ‘phasing it out,’ ‘we aim to’ ‘we are reducing ‘ ‘we rely on…’ ‘ all our green areas’ ‘ we are trialing safe alternatives’ ‘can’t afford to change’ Churned out year after year after year… Designed to reassure and end further conversation on the topic

March 2026 GET THE BALL ROLLING .YOU CAN DO IT When YOU want to see your community Pesticide Free-What do YOU do ? Where do YOU start? What about outside YOUR own house? First email the council letting them know your intentions Ensure they have not or will not apply pesticides Then go out and remove the few weeds outside your house manually It’s that simple . What an easy way to set a good example and raise awareness When people find out WHY you are doing this (to keep the ha

March 2026 Not only dogs but little puppies are heavily affected by the use of pesticides in our community. They are more vunerable to the chemicals used to treat weeds, due to their Proximity to the ground Investigative nature & Unprotected paws Pets come in contact with pesticides by natural behaviour of digging, sniffing, licking, and eating unknown objects…learning about the world through their inquisitive nature Independent Scientists are linking pesticides to canine can

March 2026 ‘Mama their coming to spray here today’ ‘Will you stick up for me? OR Just look away’ They say it is safe, been told this before Until illness comes knocking ,right at your front door I know you are busy, might not have the time But they won’t listen to me , so I’ve wrote you this rhyme. Great Poem submitted last year In the future when they ask , what did you do to defend them , what will you say, that you didn’t even try? Young kids just can’t understand why we w

February 2026 Did you know the worst ever industrial accident in the world involved Pesticides…? 1984 Bhopal India A huge toxic chemical disaster occurred. A massive cloud of leaked gasses ballooned above the pesticide factory 3000 people were immediately killed 8000 died in the following 2 weeks Unknown number of people suffered long term health issues Years later these toxic chemicals from the pesticide factory are still found in the Surrounding environment Soils Waterw

Oct 2025 Terrifying -that we even consider taking advice from so called ‘ experts’ and ‘professionals’ who continually allow harmful chemicals to be applied to our public spaces….risking the health of some of our most vulnerable. Frightening -to accept that some ‘professionals’ are more frightened of loosing profits , damaging their reputations or ego than potential risk of harming children and the most vulnerable. Stuff of nightmares -establishments not being transparent abo

Feb 2026 Might not be the only thing in the air come spring … UNLESS YOU use those three little words that will actually make a big difference to those you love This year ask your council to USE SAFE ALTERNATIVES stop using harmful pesticides on the weeds Those 3 little words , everyone wishes to hear. Ask your council to stop using harmful pesticides on the weeds Safe Alternatives please ! I do not consent You have enough time to write a card or send a present, you have enou

Feb 2026 Italian chemical safety institute has ousted the Director of its Cancer research center after the Director led an extensive testing program into the safety of Glyphosate weedkiller ‘The results of the Global Glyphosate Study, found Glyphosate causes increases in cancer’ ‘ Under Mandrioli’s leadership, the research focused on studying health impacts from Glyphosate-world’s most widely used weed killing chemical. ‘ ‘It is commonly known as the chief ingredient in Roun

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September 2025 Glyphosate was first marketed as a boiler cleaner. After an accidental spill, It was discovered Glyphosate was a very...

July 2025 Can Glyphosate in weedkiller negatively affected our health & environment? The answer is yes The only debate is to what...

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