Swindon Borough Council (25 009 948)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 03-Nov-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Miss X’s complaint about property damage. The court is best placed to consider claims about damage to property.

North Northamptonshire Council (25 009 663)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 30-Oct-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about the Council’s liability for damage to her driveway. This is because Mrs X has a legal remedy to pursue the matter through the courts, and it would be reasonable for her to do so

Leicester City Council (25 008 562)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 29-Oct-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr Z’s complaint about the Council’s decision to not take further action on a tree outside his home. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault to justify investigation.

London Borough of Islington (25 009 312)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 29-Oct-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s liability for damage to his car. This is because Mr X has a legal remedy to pursue the matter through the courts, and it would be reasonable for him to do so.

Northumberland County Council (25 008 090)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 28-Oct-2025

Summary:Mr X complains a council-owned tree is causing a nuisance to him by shedding debris. Mr X says he is frequently clearing the debris and is concerned about damage to his property in the future. Mr X would like the tree to be removed.

Crawley Borough Council (25 016 668)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 21-Oct-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr B’s complaint that the Council has not taken action about an overhanging tree which affects his property. This is because the information does not suggest the Council was at fault.

Fenland District Council (25 006 921)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 19-Oct-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about the Council not maintaining trees on land near her garage, and how it dealt with her reports and complaint. Mrs X’s core complaint is a dispute between her and the Council about legal liability for damage to her property. It would not be unreasonable for her to make a liability claim to the Council’s insurer, then to court if required. We do not investigate councils’ correspondence and complaint handling where we are not investigating the core matter giving rise to the complaint.

London Borough of Hackney (25 009 033)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 15-Oct-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council handled a tree management issue. The complaint is late and there are no good reasons for us to exercise discretion to consider it now.

Reading Borough Council (25 010 356)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 15-Oct-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council managed trees near Mr X’s property. This is because the complaint is late and I have seen no good reasons to investigate it now.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (24 022 796)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 05-Oct-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Ms X’s complaint about the Council not carrying out work on trees which are damaging her property. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault by the Council to warrant an investigation.