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Tree on the grounds of Horncastle registry office.

Reported via mobile in the Hanging tree or branch category anonymously at 21:30, Tue 8 July 2025

Sent to Lincolnshire County Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 2849051.

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This tree sits on the grounds of Horncastle registry office. The tree is overgrown on to my property and is touching my property. When there is heavy rain and strong winds, the tree branches hit the side of my property. At night in particular it keeps my young children awake. I am worried that this will inevitable cause damage to my property As well as this, the tree sap is causing damage to my garden furniture.

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  • Thank you for your report. We will investigate and make an update to this report within 14 days.

    Posted by Lincolnshire County Council at 21:30, Tue 8 July 2025

  • State changed to: Investigating

    Updated by Lincolnshire County Council at 14:51, Wed 9 July 2025

  • Thanks for letting us know about the issue. In this case the tree is not on one of the areas we look after. To find the owner of the land you could contact Land Registry here. Thank you for reporting this matter.

    State changed to: not the council's responsibility

    Posted by Lincolnshire County Council at 17:44, Tue 22 July 2025

  • Hello, A lady called Sara Bright sent someone out to cut the tree back slightly. This was back in 2019/2020. At the time, she worked for Lincolnshire County Council. I also spoke to 2 further members of LCC June 2024. Both confirmed that LCC are responsible, by agreeing to carry out the work. This was never done. Therefore, as far as I am aware LCC are liable. I have searched land registry and it states no information is held for ownership.

    Please chop the tree back. I

    State changed to: Open

    Posted anonymously at 19:04, Tue 22 July 2025

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    Please see attached the emails where it is confirmed that surveys were carried out etc. This confirms that LCC are accepting responsibility for the tree. This tree was cut back by LCC back in 2019/2020.

    Posted anonymously at 19:08, Tue 22 July 2025

  • Also, I often see contractors out during the year on ride on law mowers cutting back the grass. I have asked them who had contracted them and they say LCC. The tree is on the same grounds.- therefore LCC are liable. Thank you.

    Posted anonymously at 19:10, Tue 22 July 2025

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