Hotham Road North tree trimming

John Fareham and John Abbott have once again secured the trimming back of undergrowth around Hotham Road North trees. The correct scientific name for the things sticking up like tank-traps from the roots of these trees is ‘epicormic growth’ but the political term may well be ‘recurring nuisance’ since we arranged to have these growths cut back last year. On receiving reports from local residents asking that the work be repeated both of us contacted the officers and were both firm in our request that something be done, not least because of the child safety implications. We were given to understand by the officers that some consideration was being given to scheduling the work but we were then informed by local residents that the work had been carried out. It goes without saying that if the problem recurs – either next week or next year – we will stand ready to ask the officers to get out the trimming equipment and take the necessary action. We will also look into why certain sections of the street have been missed out.