Trees

Trees on private land are the responsibility of the land owner; if issues are being caused, it is classed as a civil matter but you can contact the Citizens Advice Bureau for further advice.

However, if the tree is obstructing the road or is a danger to the highway, Warwickshire County Council has powers under the Highways Act 1980 to enforce the issues are dealt with.

If a private tree is a danger to non-highway land, the landowner may be contacted by the council and instructed to make the tree safe. If it is necessary that the Council undertake this work, then the owner will be charged in full for the Council’s costs.