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Trees set to be felled as part of Winckley Square restoration

Posted on - 3rd April, 2013 - 7:00am | Author - | Posted in - Preston News
Younger trees in Winckley Square are struggling to get enough light to grow

Younger trees in Winckley Square are struggling to get enough light to grow

Six sick and dying trees are due to be cut down in Winckley Square as part of ongoing restoration work.

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The proposals by the Winckley Square Community Interest Company outline how four whitebeam trees, one Norway maple and one ash tree will be felled.

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Two other trees – a willow and a horse chestnut – will have branches removed.

Preston City Council is currently partnering with the Winckley Square CIC, Groundwork Lancashire and Myerscough College to undertake improvement works to the Square.

As part of the proposals there will be 42 new trees and plants planted in Winckley Square.

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No objections have been raised by planning officers and the plans are due to be nodded through at the next planning committee on Monday 8 April.

The full proposals are available to view on the council website.

What do you think of the restoration of the Square? Let us know your views in the comments below

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