London Borough of Southwark (25 023 221)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 26-Feb-2026

Summary: We will not investigate most of Miss X’s complaint about damage caused to her vehicle by a Council owned tree because it is reasonable for her to take the matters complained about to court. We will not investigate her complaint about the complaints process because the tests in our Assessment Code are not met.

London Borough of Lewisham (25 015 196)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 25-Feb-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about maintenance of a tree. This is because we are unlikely to find fault and it is reasonable for Miss X to seek remedy for any damage through the courts.

Sheffield City Council (25 020 742)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 19-Feb-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision not to prune trees. There is not enough evidence of fault in the Council’s decision-making process to warrant an investigation.

London Borough of Redbridge (25 022 351)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 19-Feb-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Miss X’s complaint about damage to her property caused by a Council owned tree. This is because it is reasonable for Miss X to take the matter to court.

Trafford Council (24 018 053)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 18-Feb-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s actions in relation to trees outside Mr X’s property. This is because we are unlikely to find fault. It would be reasonable for the complainant to pursue any claim for property damage in court.

Plymouth City Council (25 019 402)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 18-Feb-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Miss X’s complaint about the Council’s green area damaging her property. This is because there is another body better placed to consider her complaint and so we cannot achieve the outcome she wants.

Telford & Wrekin Council (25 014 009)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 18-Feb-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the validity of a tree protection order. There is not significant enough injustice to warrant an investigation, and we cannot achieve what Mrs X is looking for.

Havant Borough Council (25 013 318)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 17-Feb-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s monitoring and response to reports of a contravention of a tree preservation order. A complaint about these matters is now late and there are no good reasons why it could not have been made to us sooner. Other parts of the complaint are premature, and it would be reasonable to allow the Council to consider them.

London Borough of Waltham Forest (25 027 159)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 17-Feb-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Ms B’s complaint that her car was damaged by a fallen tree which the Council had failed to maintain. This is because it is reasonable for Ms B to pursue her compensation claim by taking the Council to court.

Birmingham City Council (25 013 810)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 12-Feb-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s maintenance of a tree. There is no worthwhile outcome achievable by our involvement.