Lungs of London

Residents of Tendring Way and Birchdale Gardens had asked for trees to be planted along their road back in January 2008. I brought this request to the attention of an Area Committee 5 meeting and a full and comprehensive consultation was undertaken by our Highways Team.

A proposal was designed with resident input and the logistical nature of the road a priority assessment and plans were approved for suitable tree planting locations. A delay occurred in last years planting season due to a deficiency of funding, however this year the Mayor of London has earmarked a London-wide fund for tree planting which Redbridge has been able to take advantage of. These trees will be planted during March of this year and will no doubt improve the aesthetic quality and ecological balance of the following Roads in Area 5 and 6 in addition to my initial request:

Aberdour Road
Airthrie Road and part 2
Ashgrove Road
Birchdale Gardens
Eccleston Crescent
Kildowan Road
Shepherds Close
Tendring Way

Click on any of the above for maps of the proposed locations, and here for a frequently asked questions pamphlet for any outstanding queries.

Trees are also being planted across the grassy verges along the length of the A12 - we say about time too!

Trees are the lungs of London, they leach our pollutants from the air preserving our atmosphere and reducing ozone depletion, acid rain and climate change. They are a part of creation that should be appreciated if not loved - so get outside and hug a tree!

The green party is committed to being able to provide trees to all streets in the UK.