115 Local highway authorities in England to consult before felling street trees
Environment Act 2021 (2021 c 30) | Legislation

115  Local highway authorities in England to consult before felling street trees

After section 96 of the Highways Act 1980 insert—

“96A Duty of local highway authorities in England to consult before felling street trees

(1)     A local highway authority in England must consult members of the public before felling a tree on an urban road (a “street tree”).

(2)     A local highway authority must have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State to local highway authorities about how to discharge the duty

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