Call for weedkiller-free trial over fears of impact on Welsh river

Bruce Sinclair, Local Democracy Reporter A council is being urged to trial pesticide-free weed control amid concerns that chemicals used on streets and verges could find their way into a major Welsh river. A 103-signature petition calling on Ceredigion County Council to phase out glyphosate-based weedkillers in Cardigan has been presented to senior councillors. The…