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Caretaking and Grounds Service (Places & Spaces)
Overgrown trees
We regularly inspect all trees on our property using a risk-first approach. Some trees are inspected more frequently based on...
Overhanging branches/Encroaching roots
We fully inspect trees on a regular basis and specify work when it is needed to manage or maintain safety....
Tree blocking light/satellite signal
Tree works will not be carried out to improve reception of the above services where the trees in question would...
Animals nesting/fouling in a tree
Trees are an animal’s natural habitat, and we will not remove a tree for this reason. A property is accepted...
Tree root is causing damage
In most cases trees growing near to built structures cause no issues. Where irrefutable evidence is provided that demonstrates a...
Blocks – meter cupboard access
If a contract holder lives in a flat and decides to change their utility provide or fit a phone line...
Block has not been cleaned/rubbish in block
Once a month we clean and inspect common areas in our blocks of flats (you can view the cleaning specification...
Tree Management Policy
Bron Afon is committed to a proactive and sustainable management and care for trees within our ownership, and we will...
Tree roots in drains
It is extremely uncommon for root systems to damage a properly constructed and well-maintained drainage network. There are cases where...
Trees – leaf fall
A fall of leaves from trees in the autumn and at other times during the year, especially during periods of...
Trees touching built structures
Where it can be demonstrated that a tree under the ownership of Bron Afon is touching a built structure on private...
Trees – shading
Tree works will not be carried out to reduce the shading of direct sunlight onto habitable properties. Requests for removal...
Trees – obstruction of a view
Tree works will not be carried out to improve the view from a residential or business property. There is no...
Trees – acorns, nuts, berries, blossom etc.
We will not fell or prune a BA owned tree to remove the risk of nuts, berries, and blossom etc....
Dog and litter bins overflowing.
We will empty a small number of Bron Afon’s bins as required (officers to use knowledge to target resource). NB in...