York Explore Library
The newly independent Libraries mutual company may reclaim this amount – which reflects the income that it lost – from the York Council.
A Libraries manager said that it now faces a “significant financial challenge”
In response to a Freedom of information request, it has confirmed that smaller species are now being planted.
Birch tree
They include Ornamental Pear, Rowan, Service tree, Birch and Mallus.
On larger sites Field Maples, Limes and Turkish Hazel have been planted.
The revelation comes after many complaints about overgrown trees obstructing street lights and impeding paths and roads.
Tree blocking light on Askham Lane
82 trees have been removed for safety reasons since 2010 mostly for safety reasons
The present Council halved the tree management budget in 2012 with only around £10,000 a year now allocated for tree management.
The figures do not include many trees which grown on larger (non highway) sites.
Date: Sat 31 Jan
Time: 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Venue: York Explore Library
Cost: Free
Meet Barbirolli, the theatre cat, and his musical mouse friends.
Join Jacinta Elliott as she tells Barbirolli’s story, followed by a craft activity. More
