This post has been kept in as it contains information that is still of relevance. If you are interested in our local trees, then why not join us this Summer (2016) as part of our social programme when we will be walking down Westgate with our Tree Warden, Dr Brian Hopkins of Henty Gardens, to… Continue reading The Westgate Tree Walk 2016
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Rules of the TPO (Tree Preservation Order)
Although posted originally in 2016, this post has been retained as it still contains relevant information for residents and other readers. 2016: Due to recent relaxation of the planning regulations by the current government and the disappearance of some trees for various other reasons, it is not easy to produce a reliable list of the… Continue reading Rules of the TPO (Tree Preservation Order)
Westgate’s Landmark Trees (updated)
Originally posted on 12 March 2016, updated on 13 June 2016 and February 2025. With thanks to Brian Hopkins, our tree warden. All tree photos are by the author unless otherwise stated. Protected Trees According to the CDC website, Westgate has some 30 TPO protected trees (!) running from no 1 Henty Gardens down to no… Continue reading Westgate’s Landmark Trees (updated)
The Brewery Field update (Feb 2016)
Following a very successful public meeting at the end of 2015, the three RAs who would benefit most from the use of The Brewery (Henty) Field formed a steering committee to launch a Friends’ group at the request of the City Council. The City and County Councils had made it clear that if this resource… Continue reading The Brewery Field update (Feb 2016)
Our Mature Trees
A planning application has been made by the County Council to re-pollard the last remaining mature Horse Chestnut on the corner of Parklands Road and Westgate. This is no more than good maintenance, but the description in the application that this tree is now ‘over-mature’ and ‘in decline’ should perhaps give us pause for thought.… Continue reading Our Mature Trees