Trees we manage
We manage trees on council land, including:
- streets and pathways
- parks and open spaces
- allotments and woodlands
- cemeteries.
Trees on private land and in gardens
We do not maintain trees on private or unregistered land, or in council tenants' gardens. You may prune overhanging branches from a tree in a neighbour's property. If a tree is covered by a TPO or in a Conservation Area, you must get permission before doing any work to it. A TPO is a Tree Protection Order and it protects certain trees. For details of contractors who can carry out tree work, see a list of local tree surgeons.
Trees on public land and on streets
We prune shrubs and trees on a regular basis. This ensures our parks and paths meet health and safety standards. You can tell us about overgrown shrubs online. We do not carry out unnecessary pruning of the trees.
Trees will only be pruned if it's essential or advisable. You can tell us about a hazardous or dangerous tree online.
- When we carry out maintenance on trees on public land.
- When we do not carry out maintenance on trees on public land.
Trees on estate land or in communal areas
If a nearby tree is causing structural issues, email housing.residentservices@harrow.gov.uk.
When emailing about a tree, please include:
- any images
- the location of the tree(s)
- details of the problem it is causing.
Damage caused by trees on public streets
If you think a public street tree is dangerous, contact our Insurance department. This includes cracks in walls or the land around the property.