Issue - meetings

ES20244

It was noted that in the incidence of any notable tree removals or if it was proposed to remove a number of trees, councillors would be informed. The Vice Chairman raised the possibility of residents paying to select a particular tree in their ward for planting. The Arboricultural Manager responded and said that LBB was looking to move away from monoculture and was planting a diverse range of trees to promote resilience in the tree population.

It was asked if developers could be prosecuted for the unauthorised removal of trees. The Arboricultural Manager said that this responsibility sat with the Planning Team.

RESOLVED that the Portfolio Holder for Sustainability, Green Services and Open Spaces be recommended to endorse and to adopt the revised Tree Management Strategy and associated policies.