Decision details

Date of Decision:

15^th December, 2023

Title:

Tree Management Protocol and Guidance

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Paul Woodcock, Strategic Director, Regeneration & Environment

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

The development of plans, protocols and strategies for culture, leisure, sports, green spaces and tourism relating to Appendix 9, Section 4C6, para. 2.(a).

Brief Description of Decision:

That the Tree Management Protocol and Guidance –November 2023 be approved and adopted.

Reasons for the Decision:

The Tree Management Protocol and Guidance provides a guide for the effective management of the Council’s tree stock, the protection of natural resources and the requirement to resolve a number of common issues raised through service requests.

The updated protocol includes woodlands, updated risk management techniques and advice to schools as well as clarifying a number of points within the previous version.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

The alternative option of retaining the current protocol was not recommended because a guide in relation to woodlands, updated risk management techniques and advice to schools is necessary in order to guide officers, schools, Members and the general public on these matters.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

No conflicts of interest declared.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

Not Applicable.

Reports or parts of reports considered

The report for the Tree Management Protocol and Guidance considered by Paul Woodcock, Strategic Director for Regeneration & Environment