t is with great sadness that Warwick District Council will be removing a prominent Holm Oak tree from Jephson Gardens on Tuesday 15 July.

The tree, which is located between the lake and bedding area along the main path through Jephson Gardens, has unfortunately not responded to pollarding works carried out to try and prolong its life.

With basal decay evident in the tree, its structural integrity is affected and given its prominent position in the much-loved park, the tree must be removed to ensure the safety of park users.

Councillor Will Roberts, Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhood commented:

“It’s sad to have to remove any tree from our parks and open spaces, but the safety of the public must come first. I am grateful to the Green Spaces team and colleagues from Warwickshire County Council for the work they do to preserve and maintain our wonderful collection of mature trees, which are such an asset to our town.”

The area around the tree will be cordoned off while the works take place. The seating around the tree will be retained.

A replacement tree will be planted nearby to mitigate the loss of the tree.