Issue - meetings

To request permission from the Epsom & Walton Downs Conservators to plant an English Oak tree on Epsom & Walton Downs in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The Conservators received a report requesting permission plant an English Oak tree on Epsom & Walton Downs in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The following matters were considered:

a)            Watering and maintenance. The Conservators noted that the maintenance and watering of the tree could be accommodated within existing budgets.

b)            Memorial Plaque. The Conservators considered whether a memorial plaque should be provided to mark the tree and requested officers to investigate the appropriateness and practicalities of this possibility. It was requested that information be emailed to Members of the Conservators following investigation, to enable a decision regarding installation to be confirmed.

Following consideration, the Conservators unanimously resolved to:

(1)      Grant permission for the procurement of a large specimen English Oak tree to be procured and planted on The Hill, Epsom Downs in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and to investigate the procurement and installation of a memorial plaque.

(2)      Grant permission for Officers to organise a small tree planting ceremony in honour of the occasion.