Local Government : England & Wales

• Tree Officer Index. UK Local Planning Authorities.

Legislation

• The Local Government Act (1988) Amongst other things this act ensures that public authorities allow other companies to tender for, and compete with, the council for carrying out public works. 'Works' include the 'Maintenance of ground' which covers the planting and tending of trees, hedges, shrubs etc.
• The Local Government Act (1993) c.27. Link to HMSO on-line document. Also link to HMSO Explanatory Notes.
• The Local Government (Amendment) Act (1993) c.27. Link to HMSO on-line document.
• Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (1976).  (see Circular 9/77)

• A Survey Of Urban Forestry In Britain by Mark Johnston and Brian Rushton.  Available to download.
• Peterborough City Council have made their Tree & Woodland Stratedgy available for down load over the internet. This file is stored in Adobe Acrobat format. Click here to download.
• Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 - DETR Circular 9/77

Web Sites

• Info4loC.  Website for employees of local government.
• Government Offices for the Regions.   Responsible for processing England's TPO appeals.

Publication Extracts (books, handbooks & bulletins)

• Listen and Learn. Short article discussing best value.  Horticulture Week, June 21 2001.

Local Government Ombudsmen (LGO)

• Development proposal involving felling of ancient oak tree - differing evaluations from tree experts - failure to consult the appropriate council officer. 1999.  Report 98/C/3652

AIE Pages

• AALGO: Arboricultural Accreditation for Local Government Officers
• Planning
• Subject Index

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