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PE3 9yu

Reported via mobile in the Overgrown trees category anonymously at 16:22, Tuesday 23 June 2026

Sent to Peterborough City Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 9671445.

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Dear Sir/Madam,

I would like to report an issue regarding a large tree with branches hanging over our garden.

The tree has grown very big, and many pigeons and other birds gather and stay in it. As a result, there is a significant amount of bird droppings falling into our garden.

This is creating a serious health and safety concern for our family, especially because we have an autistic child who does not always understand the danger. He has picked up bird droppings from the garden and put them in his mouth, which is extremely concerning and poses a risk to his health.

I kindly request that the overhanging branches extending into our garden be cut back as soon as possible to help reduce this problem and make the garden safe for our child.

I would appreciate it if this matter could be addressed urgently.

Kind regards,

Khalil Khidir

Updates

  • Enquiry received

    Thanks for your enquiry regarding a council-owned tree. This has been sent to Aragon Direct Services for further investigation. We will endeavour to provide a further update within 3 working days

    Posted by Peterborough City Council at 16:22, Tuesday 23 June 2026

  • Inspection Arranged

    Thanks for your enquiry regarding a council-owned tree.

    Your enquiry has been allocated to one of our qualified tree surveyors who will carry out an inspection and provide an update within 20 working days.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Peterborough City Council at 14:16, Wednesday 24 June 2026

  • Thanks for your enquiry regarding a council-owned tree.

    In accordance with the Peterborough Tree & Woodland Strategy 2018-2028, a qualified tree surveyor has visited the site, assessed your request and concluded that there is no need to undertake tree works.

    We don't prune or remove council-owned trees because they are considered too big or too tall unless it is deemed to be dangerous.

    All council-owned trees are surveyed by a qualified surveyor for safety every one-to-five years, depending on how much the area surrounding them is used. We also carry out maintenance work if it's needed.

    For further information please read the Peterborough Tree & Woodland Strategy 2018-2028

    I trust this answers your enquiry, however, should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Aragon Direct Services - Trees@Peterborough.gov.uk

    State changed to: No further action

    Posted by Peterborough City Council at 15:43, Friday 3 July 2026

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