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4.10.04
Lib Dem councillors Matt Davies' and Lynne Featherstone's swift action has
prevented the felling of a number of unusual trees at Strathlene House,
Creighton Avenue, N10 after residents contacted them, concerned with
activities going on in Strathlene.
The Lib Dems contacted Haringey Council last week (29th September) asking for
urgent action to be taken to stop the felling immediately. There was
particular concern for the protection of two large oak trees that stand over
75 feet high and over 150 years old and are situated in gardens of special
interest.
The Council enforced the Tree Preservation Order (TPO) on Friday and a
notice was attached at the entrance of the site at 6pm that night. Residents
and the site owners were also contacted and made aware of the order.
The two site owners, believed to be Daisycroft Care Home Ltd and Festival
Care Homes have an opportunity to object to the order which would then be
dealt with by the Council's planning department.
The Lib Dem councillors are pleased that their quick action has averted a
local environmental catastrophe.
Cllr Featherstone comments:
"I am pleased that we have succeeded in stopping
the destruction of a valuable piece of greenery in the Fortis Green area."
Cllr Davies adds:
"I'm grateful for the Council's swift issuing of the order
and I hope that the site owners will acknowledge the importance of these
trees and gardens to the area and not challenge these orders."
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