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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...