When we'll do the weed treatment
Find out when we'll start treating weeds, the number of treatments and information on our opt out scheme.
When treatment will take place
Treatments are planned to run from May to September 2026.
Number of treatments
Three treatment rounds are planned, each lasting approximately 6 to 10 weeks.
- May to June 2026
- June to July 2026
- August to September 2026
Work will start in Portslade and move east across the city in this order: BN41, BN3, BN2, BN1.
Informing residents
Exact dates and streets cannot be confirmed in advance due to weather, resources and operational progress. Schedules may change at short notice. Streets with no visible weeds will not be treated.
Debris removal
Environmental Services Operatives will remove dead vegetation 2–4 weeks after treatment.