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- Ash Trees / Ash Dieback Disease information
- Reporting Ash Dieback Disease (Chalara fraxinea)
- I have an enquiry relating to Highway verges / want to complain about damage to my property by tree roots.
- I need some advice on / would like to complain about my neighbours trees / hedges e.g. what is legal height allowable in private gardens
- I want to report an overgrown / damaged tree in an open space in the Borough
- I want to report trees/branches belonging to the Council encroaching onto private property.
- I would like to report damage to my property caused by overhanging branches / tree roots from Parks or Open Spaces
- I have an enquiry relating to overhanging trees / branches from private properties obstructing the Highway.
Ash Trees / Ash Dieback Disease information
Chalara Fraxinea - Castle Point Borough Council is following advice given by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the Forestry Commission.
The disease, which effects all varieties of ash including ornamental trees causes the trees crown to die back and is usually fatal to effected trees although some mature trees may be immune
On 9th November 2012, DEFRA issued a written statement on the disease that can be found by following the link https://www.gov.uk/government/news/written-parliamentary-statement-ash-tree-dieback
Reporting Ash Dieback Disease (Chalara fraxinea)
If you think you have identified a diseased tree, more information on how to make a report can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/tree-pests-and-diseases
If you think you have identified the disease in a tree on Castle Point Borough Council land you can report the trees location to rlynch@castlepoint.gov.uk
Trees situated in the highway verge are the responsibility of Essex County Council Highways and reports should be sent to h&tlocalism&customersouth@essex.gov.uk
Further information and updates can be found at
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/tree-pests-and-diseases or
Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs
I have an enquiry relating to Highway verges / want to complain about damage to my property by tree roots.
Please contact Matt Searle at Essex County Council as he deals with these issues. He can be contacted on 01245 437790 or emailed on matt.searle@essexcc.gov.uk.
I need some advice on / would like to complain about my neighbours trees / hedges e.g. what is legal height allowable in private gardens
Please contact us (including your name, address, telephone number) info@castlepoint.gov.uk, or telephone us on 01268 882200 so that we can investigate.
I want to report an overgrown / damaged tree in an open space in the Borough
Please contact us (including your name, telephone number, and a description of the location) streetscene@castlepoint.gov.uk , or telephone us on 01268 882200 so that we can investigate.
Alternatively you can visit the Open Spaces Team at the Council Offices, Kiln Road, Benfleet, SS7 1TF for further assistance.
I want to report trees/branches belonging to the Council encroaching onto private property.
Please contact us (including your name, telephone number, and a description of the location in question) streetscene@castlepoint.gov.uk , or telephone us on 01268 882200 so that we can investigate.
Alternatively you can visit the Open Spaces Team at the Council Offices, Kiln Road, Benfleet, SS7 1TF for further assistance.