If you are having issues with trees, hedges and leaves

If the tree is in your garden then as a general rule you may do with it as you wish, however, there are certain exceptions.

If your tree is protected by a "Tree Preservation Order", or is located within a designated "Conservation Area" or has other forms of restriction placed upon it you must seek written permission from the Council PRIOR to undertaking any work on the tree. The law is quite strict on this and ignorance of a protection order is not seen as a defence. Therefore you should always check with the Tree Team before you do anything.

You should ensure that whoever is undertaking the work; is suitably experienced, qualified and fully insured. A list of suitable firms can be provided upon request. Felling trees is a highly specialised and potentially very dangerous business and should always be carried out by competent professionals.

For more information visit Tree preservation order guidance.