I have noticed Japanese Knotweed, what can I do?
If the Japanese Knotweed is growing on Council land you can report the issue to us using our ‘Report It’ form:
The form allows you to mark the exact location of the Japanese Knotweed using our online map, it also allows you to uploads photos of what you have seen growing.
I have reported an issue, what happens next?
When reporting an issue or making an enquiry via the online 'Report it' form or Customer Services directly, you will receive a unique 16 digit reference number. Your enquiry will be allocated to the Council’s Invasive Species officer who will endeavour to investigated it within 15 working days.
Once reported, should you wish to provide us with further information or request an update, you can contact us via Customer Services quoting the unique reference number.
I’ve seen a plant growing that I think may be an Invasive Species, how can I check?
There are many different types of invasive species, use the link below to help identify the plant you have seen:
https://www.nonnativespecies.org/non-native-species/
I am currently in the process of selling/purchasing a property and a survey has identified that Japanese Knotweed is growing on nearby Council land, what can I do?
If you’re selling or purchasing a property where our Invasive Species Officer has confirmed that the Japanese Knotweed is on Council owned land, then it may be possible to provide you with a statement confirming that is being dealt with via our treatment programme. This statement can be passed to solicitors, mortgage lenders etc.
If you require this service, please contact us via our ‘Report It’ form using the following link:
My neighbour has Japanese Knotweed on their property, and I am concerned it may spread to my property, what should I do?
For all Japanese Knotweed issues on private land, please contact the Community Safety Partnership Team in our Public Health Department using the following email address:
Publichealthcommunitysafety@rctcbc.gov.uk
I’ve discovered Japanese Knotweed growing on my property, can I treat it myself?
It is the responsibility of landowner to control Japanese Knotweed on their land, however, it is recommended that you contact a qualified Japanese Knotweed contractor to discuss treatment options.
The best time of the year to treat Knotweed is late summer/early autumn, when the plant has stopped growing.