FOI request (FOIR-714392865)

Japanese Knotweed Enforcement

Requested Tue 13 May 2025
Responded Thu 29 May 2025

1. How many complaints related to Japanese Knotweed in domestic gardens did the council receive in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020?

2. Of the above complaints relating to Japanese knotweed in domestic gardens, how many of the following actions were taken in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020:

a. Section 80 Abatement Notice under the Environmental Protection 1990 and under which subsection of section 79?

b. Community Protection Notice under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014?

3. Please provide a link or attachment of any policy or procedure related to Japanese knotweed complaints that the local authority utilises when handling complaints in domestic gardens.

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Response

1.

2024 - 0

2023 - 1

2022 - 2

2021 - 5

2020 - 2

2a. 0

2b. 0

3. Please see link to our website for further information:

https://www.hastings.gov.uk/environmentalhealth/pollution/Knotweed/