'Urban greening strategy' to phase out weed killer

A strategy to increase greenery in a bid to tackle climate change is set to be approved amid plans to phase out use of a controversial weed killer.

As part of the Gloucester Urban Greening Strategy Gloucester City Council wants to plant more greenery to address the threat of climate change and extreme weather.

Its cabinet will consider the strategy this week as it prepares to phase out the weed killer glyphosate, which can harm insect populations and biodiversity.

The council hopes to harness the natural benefits of trees, green roofs, hedgerows, and green screens to help tackle climate change.