This report outlines options for Cabinet consideration in response to a Motion which was raised at Full Council on 25^th 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.