Decision details

Tree Management Policy update

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Decision Maker: Chief Executive & Head of Paid Service - Giles Hughes

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Cabinet on 17 April 2019 resolved:

That the Head of Paid Service, in consultation with the Cabinet Member with responsibility for the Environment, be authorised to update the policy as necessary to ensure it remains up to date.

The current policy for management of the trees that the Council owns and has a responsibility to maintain was adopted in 2019. The policy now requires updating to ensure it is fit for purpose and reflects up to date national guidance.

Decision:

The Head of Paid Service, in consultation with the Executive Member for Environment, resolved to:

1. Approve the updated Tree Management Policy.

Reasons for the decision:

The policy now requires updating to ensure it is fit for purpose and reflects up to date national guidance.

Alternative options considered:

No alternative options considered.

Publication date: 16/03/2026

Date of decision: 16/03/2026

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