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Your council tax, benefits or business rates account will be offline

From 5pm on Tuesday 11 February until |Monday 17 February you will not be able to access your council tax, benefits or business rates account online. This is whilst we prepare annual bills. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Council owned trees

Pruning trees on private land

Occupiers of a property have a right in common law to prune branches overhanging their boundary. 

You could ask the advice of a tree surgeon (arborist) if you are unsure how much pruning you can do.

The Arboricultural Association (opens new window) offer:

  • guidance on how to choose a tree surgeon
  • an approved contractor scheme

If a tree is:

You must request permission to cut overhanging branches.