Wind and rain wreak havoc at Gedling Village park

The park has been taped off until its safe to remove the remainder of the tree.

The expected wind and rain over the weekend did not leave Gedling Village unscathed.

A large tree in Willow Park, Main Road, Gedling, felt the full force of the gales and sadly came down over the weekend.

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The small park has been closed off while the large tree and stump are made safe.

Local Councillor Jenny Hollingsworth said she got in touch with Gedling Borough Council as soon as she became aware.

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Cllr. Hollinsworth updated residents on social media.

She said: “Avoid Willow Garden on Main Road. Part of a tree has come down and the remaining trunk is not safe. GBC staff are in their way.

“Willow Garden has now been taped off until it’s safe to remove the remainder of the Tree.

She added: Please do not be tempted to go onto the park”

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1 COMMENT

  1. it is an Ash tree mature.. it could have ash die back disease which makes the tree week and prone to c
    collapse in high winds ..peter tree specialist / arboriculturist

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