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Outside no 6

Reported via desktop in the Street tree - Overgrown category anonymously at 12:51, Fri 27 June 2025

Sent to Brent Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7773991.

Tree looks to be overgrown and in need of cutting. additionally it is partially blocking the nearby streetlight. leading to loss of light and possible fire hazard.

Updates

  • This problem has been received by our Street Tree Team. We plan to inspect within 30 days and provide an update.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Brent Council at 12:51, Fri 27 June 2025

  • This report has been closed.

    The Council occasionally receives requests from residents to prune or remove trees. To ensure an impartial, reasonable and accountable service is provided to all of its residents, the Council does not remove or prune trees to allay or resolve:

    Interference with satellite, TV or media reception; Touching telephone wires; Leaf fall or fallen fruit; Problems associated with pollen; Mess caused by insects or birds; Honeydew or sticky sap; Where a tree is perceived to be visually too large; Obstruction of view; Overhanging branches; Lack of/too much light; Sight lines of Private CCTV systems; Pruning or removing because a resident is willing to pay; Speculation that a tree may cause damage to a building or structure.

    To view our full tree management policy please see: https://www.brent.gov.uk/ environment/ trees-hedges-grass-and-overgrown-gardens/ trees#councilownedtrees

    Thank you

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by Brent Council at 11:36, Tue 8 July 2025

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