The Duty to Consult
All local councils must consult residents on the felling of street trees where no exemptions apply.
This follows the 'Duty to Consult' legislation (Section 115 of the Environment Act 2021) coming into force on 30 November 2023.
It aims to ensure local people can express their views over the proposed management of street trees in their area. The duty will ensure the decision-making process is more transparent and considers the views of local people.
Medway street trees
Most street trees in Medway that we fell would be exempt from the legislation as we're felling them for safety reasons. However, there may be occasions when we're considering felling a street tree.
Where we have a duty to consult, the details of the trees we are proposing to fell, including the reason, will be in the table below. You can click on the URN below to view a notice.
Site notices will also be posted providing further information.
|
Ward |
Street |
Location |
URN |
Species |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Luton |
Chatham Hill |
Western side of rail bridge on central reservation |
Maple, Norway |
Blocking train signals |
|
|
Luton |
Chatham Hill |
Western side of rail bridge on central reservation |
Maple, Norway |
Blocking train signals |
Get in touch
Comments on a proposal to fell can be emailed to operationsteamtrees@medway.gov.uk.
Read the full guidance for local councils, including trees felled for safety reasons which are exempt from the duty to consult (section 19).