Council say “time to look at future” of Queensway trees due to ‘instability’

No decision has been taken over the future of trees in Queensway the council have said.

Previously the local authority has said trees are part of the “critical infrastructure” of Wrexham, and would ‘actively engage and involve local communities in the management’ of trees.

The Wrexham Litter Pickers Group first highlighted a possible issue in Queensway involving trees pictured above and below by the group, stating, “Wrexham Council is planning on felling the 100 poplar trees along the boundary of Queensway Stadium. Apparently, the trees are reaching the end of their life and are unsafe. Any tree experts out there? It seems dramatic and will change the landscape in the Dunks.”

It was impossible to use the Council’s Planning website to look up any lodged plans or TPO applications, so we asked Wrexham Council what was going on.

Cllr Terry Evans, Lead Member for Environment, said, “Whilst no decision has been taken about these particular trees it is now time to look at their future due to their instability and the consequences should they fall, particularly those near residential buildings.

“An exercise is currently underway to cover all available options and the public will be advised of any works that are to take place.

“Members of the public can be assured that we value all the trees in the county borough but we cannot allow the safety of the public to be compromised.

“If the felling of trees in the county borough has to take place for any reason we will always replant with suitable trees that will endure into the future.”

Trees in the city centre have also been subject to some severe pruning last year, with a before and after shot from the Library car park:

This time last year Darren Williams, Chief Officer Environment and Technical, said of trees in Wrexham, “Its time we all fell in love with trees because they offer so much to our quality of life.”