Agenda item

Decisions:

1.   That the findings in the tree survey be noted;

2.   That approval be granted to fell unsafe trees by the Council due to Chalara Ash Die-Back tree disease where required on Council land, or as otherwise as falls within the Council’s remit as Highway Authority;

3.   That a Tree Surveyor be appointed and that Officers process the necessary establishment changes;

4.   That Officers pursue private landowners to take mitigation action with respect to Ash Dieback on their land, further to their duty of care, including enforcement action where required;

5.   That Officers continue to seek grants to assist with the replanting of felled trees in appropriate locations.

Reason for Decisions:

To manage the onset of Chalara Ash Dieback tree disease throughout the county borough and that the authority meets it legal obligations.

Implementation of Decisions:

The decision will be implemented after the 3 day call in period.