The Council has a dual role to play in tree
issues. Firstly, as an owner it is responsible for managing its own
tree stock and has a legal obligation to maintain them to ensure
the safety of the public. Secondly, the Council has a regulatory
role under the planning acts for the preservation of trees whether
protected by Tree Preservation Orders or growing on development
sites.
The tree policy is intended to set out how the Council will
approach its role with specific regards to the management of its
own trees, dangerous privately owned trees, problematic high
hedges, protected trees and trees affected by development.
Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Regeneration, Community
and Culture Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Decision made
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 16 Dec 2008 by Cabinet
Howard Doe
Lead member: Community Services (Lead Member)
Department: Regeneration, Community and Culture
Contact: Simon Swift, Head of Greenspace Services, T: 01634 331276, E: Email: simon.swift@medway.gov.uk.