RESOLVED that the Executive approves:
(a) the new approach to Council-owned trees, which includes:
· Stopping good neighbour works.
· Changes to Tree Planting.
· Changes to the Inspection frequency of Council managed trees.
· Responsibility for low height tree works being brought in house.
· Reduction of other planned tree works.
· Individual proposals for funding of Strategic Planning Sites being brought to future Executive meetings for consideration.
· Engagement with local communities and the building up of a volunteer resource.
(b) a full review of the Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document for the Borough of Fareham, excluding Welborne (SPD) be conducted; and
That the Executive notes:
(c) that an increased maintenance charge will be sought where land is being adopted which contains trees which the Council will need to actively manage upon adoption, of £500 per tree.