Email: Council wrong
Published: Friday, 08 April 2011
I think the answer given to Mike by the council that they are unable to trim trees back without the owner's permission is wrong.
As I understand it, a tree, bush etc., which over hangs a neighbour's garden can legitimately be trimmed back to the border, (notwithstanding any special provision).
Further the highway authority is obliged to maintain the highway within the regulations set down.
I well remember an open top double deck bus being used to carry out just such work.Tony Collins.