Cloughton Grove weeds

John Fareham and John Abbott have secured action to remove saplings growing in the gutters of Cloughton Grove. Given the problems that have been experienced elsewhere in the city with tree roots causing substantial damage to pavements and properties, this may not seem at first glance like a particularly urgent or important issue. The local residents who drew this matter to our attention did however suggest that in time the problem might become more serious, and we agreed with them. We therefore referred the matter to the officers who have told us they will be using brush wood killer to get rid of these saplings as ordinary weed killer is not sufficiently powerful. It appears likely, however, that the problem will recur at some stage and we stand ready to take further action in this connection if required.