Felling of Trees in Orangefield Park - Councillor Brian Smyth
Minutes:
The Member raised the issue of the felling of approximately one hundred and seventy trees in Orangefield Park by contractors, acting on behalf of N.I.E. In that regard, the Member requested to be furnished with information on the circumstances surrounding the decision to fell the trees, the agreement which was in pace between the Council and N.I.E., the cost of the tree restoration programme and what legal redress the Council might have in the matter.
The Director of City and Organisational Strategy reported that the matter had been referred to the Council’s Legal Services Department and that the Committee would be provided with an update when more information became available.