Tree maintenance

The Council maintains a large quanity of trees across the borough. However, not all trees are managed by us.

We own and maintain trees in parks and on public open spaces
Warwickshire County Council is responsible for trees at the roadside and on highway verges
Trees on private land are the responsibility of the land owner
Council tenants are responsible for trees within their garden
Tree preservation orders (TPOs) are dealt with by the planning team

We will not conduct work on council-owned trees:

if it is blocking light
to improve the view from a property
if there is overhang into a garden/over a driveway
because it is simply considered to be overgrown, too big or too tall without good reason (for example, a significant physical defect)
to improve television/radio reception/prevent shading of solar panels or aid installation of equipment
to remove or reduce blossom/pollen from trees or to remove fallen blossom from private land
to remove or reduce bird droppings/wildlife habitat/pests from trees, or to remove bird droppings from private land
to prevent roots entering a drain that is already broken or damaged
to attempt to reduce the fall of leaves, seeds or fruit
to remove or reduce honeydew or other sticky residue from trees
where a request has been made to do so because of a personal medical condition that has not been substantiated
to improved unlicensed access onto our land (that is through a garden gate)
due to falling vegetation due to extreme weather (for example, high winds) where there are no further danger issues
due to unsubstantiated or unreasonable damage claims

We may conduct work on council-owned trees if it is:

causing damage to property
clear and foreseeable that the threat to the personal safety of the public or to property is directly related to the condition of a tree
causing a trip hazard becuase of the roots
vandalised

Grounds maintenance

Tree policy