Issue details

Ash Dieback

Ash Dieback is a tree disease that could affect up to 95% of the ash trees in the UK, causing decay and potentially death to a significant number of ash trees. The report will identify the resources needed to manage the risks to the Council's tree stock

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/09/2021

Decision due: 10 Mar 2022 by Executive Board

Lead member: Executive Member for Environment & Communities

Lead director: Strategic Director of Environment & Operations

Department: Environment & Operations

Contact: Tony Watson Email: tony.watson@blackburn.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Discussions with other local authorities and also the Council's insurers in dealing with the disease are continuing.

Documents

  • Ash Dieback  

Background papers

  • Ash Dieback