One of the lower limbs of the Prunus tree hanging over the garage split and had to be removed urgently to protect the garage . The tree surgeon who carried out the work reported that the whole tree trunk was rotten and advised that the tree should be felled to stump level to avoid potential future damage. The tree surgeon is Enigma Landscape and Tree Services, 5 Walducks Close, Stewkley

Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area - Trees located in garden and parking space of no 20 Church Street bordering Swan Yard, 1) Remove branches of Twisted Willow tree as too large for space and creating much leaf debris, 2)Reduce height of nearby Acer by a third, 3) Remove branches by a third from old berry laden tree growing against garage, 4) Remove ivy from Grade 2 listed garden party wall which grows from neighbour's side ( no 18 Church Street ) Awaiting discussion / visit from member of landscape team

Permission is requested to remove 3 trees: Front Garden: Goat Willow which was located at the front of our property by the old wall but was felled by Storm Chiara (so this is a retrospective request) - Replace with Japanese Maple Front Garden: remove Goat Willow located by old wall (still standing but damaged) - Replace with Japanese Maple Front Garden: remove Silver Birch closest to the garage (still standing but damaged) - Replace with Ornamental Cherry Tree Note: Angela Borges, Tree & landscape officer at 3 Rivers Council, has already visited the property and inspected the trees in question.