Isle of Wight Greenpeace

11/10/2026

Community Action
Greenpeace Isle of Wight spent the day sowing wildflower seeds in the community garden at the Church on the Roundabout. We also had valuable conversations with church members who were very welcoming and shared our concerns about biodiversity loss and wanted to make the garden welcoming to everyone.
Our pollinators will love them. The UK has lost 97% of its wildflower meadows since the 1930s. With their decline in rural areas, our cities towns and villages could be an unlikely saviour.

08/10/2026

Transport and Infrastructure Committee Meeting
On Tuesday 6 October, Greenpeace Isle of Wight attended a meeting of the Transport and Infrastructure Committee (ERTIC), where we raised the following question.
Question Raised
In light of recent research into the potential risks of glyphosate to human and animal health, can the Isle of Wight Council require Island Roads to provide residents with clear, accessible advance warnings before spraying takes place? Without visible signs or advance public notices, dog walkers, children playing nearby and other residents have no reliable way of knowing which areas have been sprayed.
Notices should be easy for everyone to understand and should clearly state:
• where and when spraying will take place;
• which product will be used; and
• what precautions residents, dog walkers, families and other members of the public should take.
Committee Response and Next Steps
Island Roads submitted a response; however, the chair and committee were not satisfied that it adequately addressed the concerns raised. The committee therefore intends to include the issue in next year’s Committee Work Plan for further discussion. This plan sets out the proposed decisions, policy reviews and key matters scheduled for consideration by the council’s committees.
The committee noted that the Health and Safety Executive advises that people should be informed when pesticides are being sprayed. Members also observed that other councils already alert their residents.
Glyphosate Licence Consultation
The current glyphosate licence expires on 15 December. The Health and Safety Executive will hold a 60-day public consultation, and we will share the link as soon as it becomes available so that Islanders can submit their comments.
Our View
Most councillors appeared to support greater transparency and the use of clear signage when pesticides are sprayed. We welcome the Isle of Wight Council’s decision to include this issue in its Committee Work Plan.

01/10/2026

30/09/2026

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-emergency-briefing-screening-cowes-tickets-2002546340010?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for a community screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing, followed by discussion on what this means for life on the Island.

30/09/2026

This report outlines the impacts on nature of pesticides and synthetic fertiliser. It urges the government to support farmers to reduce these chemical inputs by 50% by 2030, stretching to 80% by 2040. This will help restore nature, the foundation of our food security, and break the stranglehold of the agrochemical industry on farming and farmers’ livelihoods.
A handful of giant agribusinesses have fuelled our dependency on fertilisers and ever-stronger pesticides, pushing these toxic and expensive chemicals as the default way to boost crop production.
New Greenpeace analysis has revealed the scale of pesticide use in the UK, showing that over 100 individual pesticides are used across seven British food staples including carrots and potatoes. Out of the nine pesticides most frequently applied, almost all are classified as Highly Hazardous Pesticides, posing a serious risk to the natural world.
When the pressure on nature is lifted, British wildlife can bounce back from depletion in a few short years. There are many farmers who are already experts in reducing the use of chemicals in agriculture. Their expertise – much of which has built up over many decades – should now lead the way.
It’s time for ambitious and urgent action to reduce our dependency on pesticides and fertilisers . The government must support farmers to halve agricultural chemical use by 2030 – and commit to an 80% reduction by 2040. This is key to setting UK nature on the path to recovery.

28/09/2026

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26/09/2026

On Thursday we asked the council at the Environment and Public Protection Committee to insist Island Roads notify the public clearly when spraying of pavements is going to and has taken place .When wet especially Glyphosate exposure is harmful.
There appeared to be genuine understanding and agreement but were told to continue our efforts at the Economy,Regeneration, Transport and Infrastructure committee on the 6th of October. We will be there.
Please contact your councillor, let them know you agree that we should be properly informed .