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Tree management and grounds improvement

Man chopping down treeAs a landlord to schools we are responsible for the arboricultural (tree management) and grounds support policy/strategy. We also ensure that the standard of school grounds and playing fields is preserved by providing general advice on grounds improvement and the inspection of trees on site.

What we offer:

  • an inspection of trees on site
  • a site visit will take place following complaints of dangerous trees or trees causing nuisance
  • the school will be provided with a report of works required together with estimate of the costs from approved contractors
  • we will liaise with an approved contractor regarding the works and be a named contact point for enquiries
  • we provide administration work and will gain all necessary consents on a schools behalf if trees are covered by a Tree Preservation Order, are in a conservation area or a school wishes to upgrade existing pitches/sports facilities
  • advice and assistance to the school with any grounds/landscape improvements, sports pitch upgrading and field drainage issues

Duration of SLA: One year “rollover”

Period of notice: 3 months

For more information or to request a quote please contact us.

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03000 26 0000

commercialservices@durham.gov.uk

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We understand the critical role schools, academies and other public sector organisations have in the fight against COVID 19. As a result of national guidance, many of our staff are working from home but are available to support customers via telephone, conferencing, portal or email. We may have to reduce support in some non-essential areas, therefore, if you are unable to contact us through your normal communication channels, you can contact us through our Customer Services Helpdesk on 03000 26 0000 or by email commercialservices@durham.gov.uk
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