Manage public trees that grow on highways and park sites
routinely inspect the structural and biological condition of the public tree stock and organises tree works (following best practice). Tree inspection/works schedules can be found on our Tree inspection and pruning page.
provides a 24hr emergency service
promotes trees and a general presumption against removal of healthy trees where possible
organizes and monitors the council’s term contractor
respond to enquiries from, amongst others, residents and resident’s groups, businesses, councillors, other council departments and officers, friends groups, and learning service
works with the Council’s insurance department to resolve claims for damages linked to trees