We will not investigate Mrs Y’s complaint about a council-owned tree causing damage to her property. It is reasonable to expect Mrs Y to take the matter to court.
Source · LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
Southend-on-Sea City Council
LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
Other
Reference 26-011-045
Sector Environment And Regulation
Category Trees
Decided 23 July 2026
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