Purpose

This report seeks a decision on the removal of a tree subject to section 115 of Environment Act 2021, which requires the Council to consult the public on the removal of a healthy street tree.

This report seeks approval to remove the London plane tree outside 90 Albert Street to facilitate the repair of underground vaults supporting the public footway. There were 13 comments made by the public on this proposal: 12 against and 1 in favour of the removal. Failure to remove the tree will prevent the vaults from being repaired and place the public footway at risk of collapse.

This report is coming to the interim Head of Leisure because they have delegated authority under the scheme of delegation of the Executive Director Investment, Place and Opportunity. To make decisions on the felling of public trees on the highway in accordance with section 115 of the Environment Act 2021.

Decision

THAT the removal of the London plane tree outside of 90 Albert Street be approved.