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Trees and hedges

Report a tree issue, find out how to contact us about a dangerous tree, request a tree to be protected, find planned tree works and find the location of trees we’ve planted on our handy map.

Report a tree problem

Report a problem with a council-owned tree in streets, parks or open spaces, like overhanging branches or hedges, broken branches, root damage to roads or a tree that is blocking public access.

Protected trees

Check if a tree is protected, apply for permission to work on a protected tree, request to protect a tree and find out how to contact us if you think unauthorised work is taking place on a protected tree.

Trees on private property

Find guidance on neighbours overhanging trees, find the owner of a tree, get guidance on trees in conservation areas or protected trees, and find out when we can help in disputes about overgrown hedges.

Insects and diseases affecting trees and hedges

Find out how we practice good tree safety management against insects and diseases, like Oak Processionary Moth and Ash dieback, which threaten trees and hedges with significant health and safety risks.

Looking after our trees

Find out how we manage council-owned trees on streets, in green spaces and on housing estates, and how you can get involved by sponsoring a new tree in your area.

Tree planting

Find information about our annual winter tree planting programme which aims to boost biodiversity, while safeguarding the borough's natural surroundings.

Planned tree works

Every year the council conducts health and safety inspections as part of the council's tree maintenance programme. Find out where and when health and safety tree works are taking place.
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