Highways Tree Root Policy consultation

We asked

We asked for your views on our proposal to adopt a more strategic, cost-effective and sustainable approach to maintaining safer footways through a defined Highways Tree Root policy framework.

You said

We received 73 responses to the online questionnaire.

over 70% of respondents agreed with the council's proposed new approach
the use of rubber crumb as a solution was the primary reason for disagreeing with the policy
most of the comments indicated that tree removal should be a last resort.

We did

Following feedback, the council are adopting the Highways Tree Root policy framework and are currently in the process of developing the final policy document.

Once the Tree Root policy document has been developed, it will be available on the project page linked at the top and on our website.