This report outlines options for Cabinet consideration in response to a Motion which was raised at Full Council on 25th July 2018.
Motion 3 - Submitted by Councillor Redsell
This chamber recognises the valuable contribution that trees make to our local environment and calls on Cabinet and / or officers
· Where practicable to consult Members prior to the removal of trees from local authority land within their respective wards, and
· Where possible in accordance with the current budget to replace within a reasonable period all trees felled from local authority land including public areas; and
To investigate availability of funding sources for the 2019 -20 budget to enable the Council to purchase replacement trees.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/01/2019
Decision due: 13 Feb 2019 by Cabinet
Lead member: Leader and Cabinet Member for Environment, Economic Development and Directional Leadership
Lead director: Director of Environment, Highways and Counter Fraud
Contact: Julie Rogers, Director of Public Realm Email: jurogers@thurrock.gov.uk.