Three mature trees were removed from the green area between Victoria Court and Oldfields.  These trees were removed due to their root system damaging the tarmac footpaths that ran between the two properties and therefore presenting a health and safety hazard.  

As a result, some residents had expressed their disappointment that these trees had been removed. 

Although no further trees were to be removed, the proposal was that two small trees were planted in the green area. 

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Hossack and SECONDED by Cllr Russell to approve the recommendation in the report with additional recommendations:

That the path be inspected and reinstated to good condition.

That there be a revised communications process for removal of trees for the future. 

A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that Members: 

1.    Approve the planting of two small trees. 

2.    That the path be inspected and reinstated to good condition.

3.    That there be a revised communications process for removal of trees for the future. 

Reason for recommendation

The planting of two small trees would reduce the effects of removing the large mature trees that were previously in situ, and by choosing small slow growing trees would require minimal maintenance.