For some odd reason Amey have failed to cut the basal growth of a number of trees this year. It seems to be the odd one here and there rather than every tree in a road but there are some particularly spectacular – and dangerous examples. Take a look at this one on Leysdown Road:

 

Its a nasty hazard to pedestrians (especially small children), pets and even cyclists, which will get more dangerous as the nights continue to close in.

 

 

 

 

 

Here is another example from Roydon Road:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In all I’ve reported 7 trees to Amey in the Gospel Estate alone, which are badly in need of having their basal growth removed and there may well be more. These are the 7 I’ve reported, but if you know of more, anywhere in Acocks Green Ward, please let me know and I’ll add them to the list for action:

• Leysdown Road by its junction with Gospel Lane
• Roydon Road by its junction with Nailstone Crescent
• o/s 15 Leysdown Road
• o/s 18 Leysdown Road
• o/s 182 Tavistock Road
• o/s 7 Liddon Road
• o/s 10 Liddon Road.

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