We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about damage caused to his property by a tree the Council is responsible for. This is because it is reasonable for Mr X to submit a claim to the Council’s insurers and ultimately take the matter to court.
Source · LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
Other
Reference 25-028-107
Sector Environment And Regulation
Category Trees
Decided 17 June 2026
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