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Dear Residents

If the weather permits, this may be a good time of the year to remove branches and bushes that are overhanging any public pathway adjacent to your property. This will help to avoid the possibility of accidents to villagers in the Winter, when heads are bowed, and in the Spring when everything will be growing quickly. It is particularly relevant in the snickets and ginnels of the villages, and on pathways with or without pavements.

If for any reason you are unable to attend to this request, please advise the Parish Council Clerk at- alcockg@hotmail.com or in writing to 60 Tatton, Tarn House Country Park, Stirton Nr Skipton BD23 3QL

Please note the following rules from North Yorkshire Council:

Responsibilities of private landowners and occupiers

If you do not maintain your trees and hedges
“If your hedge is causing an obstruction or presenting a danger, we will tell you that work to cut the offending vegetation must be undertaken within 14 days. If action isn’t taken, or if it is an immediate safety issue, we may carry out the work and recover costs from you”.

Further details can be found on the North Yorkshire website: hedge and tree maintenance.

Embsay With Eastby Parish Council
November 2023