Decision details

Following consideration, the Committee unanimously resolved to:

(1)      Agree and adopt the policy for determining single memorial tree planting applications to be implemented by the Council.

(2)      Agree and adopt the policy for determining third party tree planting applications/requests.

Resolved (4 for, 2 against, 1 abstaining, and the Chair not voting) to:

(3)      Agree the fees and charges for 2023/24 and 2024/25 as set out at paragraphs 1.12 and 1.23 of the report.

Unanimously resolved to:

(4)      Delegate authority to determine application/requests for tree planting to the Director for Housing, Environment and Regeneration in accordance with the Policy.

(5)      Agree that the Policy at (1) and (2) above be finalised in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Environment Committee.

(6)      Agree that a report be brought back to Committee in 9 months’ time reviewing the effectiveness of the Policy, providing a breakdown of the associated fees and charges, and providing a comparison of the associated fees and charges to those of similar policies adopted by neighbouring authorities.