Trees and hedges
We are responsible for maintaining trees, plants and hedges on council-owned land. This includes trees in our parks, cemeteries, open spaces and along our streets - not on privately-owned land.
- Dangerous or fallen trees Call us to report a dangerous or fallen tree that is blocking the road, pavement or footpath.
- Property damage If a tree on council-owned land has caused significant damage to your property, submit a property damage claim.
- Trees causing highway or safety issues If a tree on council-owned land is causing obstruction to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, report it online.
- Tree roots lifting a public footpath or pavement You can report tree roots that are lifting a public footpath or pavement, causing a trip hazard.
- Nuisance trees Due to the environmental value of trees and our responsibility to protect them, there are a number of tree enquiries that we will not action or respond to.
- Trees overhanging private property Anyone can prune overhanging branches back to their own boundary line, unless the tree is subject to a Tree Preservation Order, or in a conservation area.
- Tree planting and young trees Information on our tree planting schedule, how to request a tree is planted, and damaged young trees in need of remedial care.
- Mushrooms on or around a tree Mushrooms at the base of a tree trunk can be a sign of root rot or other fungi which kill trees.
- Tree procedures and inspection schedule We have a standard three year inspection cycle for trees on council land. Tree works are scheduled as needed within the priority framework of statutory requirements.