Bedlington Active Travel Corridor - Tree Removal Consultation

Overview

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  

DUTY TO CONSULT ON FELLING STREET TREES NOTICE  

The duty to consult on felling street trees ('Duty to Consult’) has been introduced to ensure local people can express their views over the proposed management of street trees in their locality. The duty will ensure the decision-making process is more transparent and considers the views of local people.   

This duty forms part of section 96A of the Highways Act 1980 and local highways authorities must have regard to it when consulting members of the public ('Duty to Consult') before felling any tree on an urban road (a 'street tree').   

You can see the locations of the trees impacted by clicking here

The project team have considered all engineering and tree management solutions and determined there is no alternative solution, unfortunately in delivering the project, four trees will need to be removed.  

A replanting plan is being developed with officers from Northumberland County Councils woodland and climate teams.  

You can view plans of the location for each tree and provide feedback on the removal of these trees on the following pages.  

Hard copies of the plans can be inspected in person at:

• Bedlington Library, Glebe Road, Bedlington, NE226JX.
• East Bedlington Community Centre, 16 & 17 Station Road, Bedlington, NE227JN.
• Bedlington Community Centre, 60 West End Front Street, Bedlington, NE225TT.
• County Hall, Northumberland County Council, Morpeth, NE61 2EF.   

Alternatively, copies can be provided by contacting Northumberland County Council and asking for copies of the documents to be sent directly from Highways Programmes:

• by email highwaysprogramme@northumberland.gov.uk
• or by telephone 0345 600 6400

If you would like to discuss these proposals in more detail, please get in touch by emailing: highwaysprogramme@northumberland.gov.uk  

What happens next

Feedback from the consultation will be available within 28 days of the consultation closing.