Frequently Asked Questions: Tree management
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Q: What benefit do trees provide to the community?
Q: Where is tree maintenance carried out?
Q: When will the tree outside my house be inspected?
Q: When will the tree outside my house be pruned?
Q: Why is the tree outside my house not going to be pruned?
Q: What do I do if a Council tree is damaging my property?
Contact your own building insurers.
Any substantial claims for Borough Council of Wellingborough trees should be forwarded to:
Head of Financial Services, Borough Council of Wellingborough, Council Offices, Swanspool House, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1BP
Any substantial claims for Highway trees should be forwarded to:
Exchequer Manager Insurance, Northamptonshire County Council, PO Box 225, John Dryden House, 8-10 The Lakes, Northampton NN4 7DF
Officers can determine if the tree is highway or owned by the Borough Council of Wellingborough on request.
Q: Who should I contact about tree roots damaging council pavements?
Q: Who should I contact about private trees in private gardens that obstruct the public highway?