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Estate Paths & Roads, Communal Areas,
Bin Stores, Walls, Fencing and Landscaped Areas
Paths and Roads
Most main footpaths in our estates are “adopted” – that means that the local council are responsible for the maintenance and repair of these. However, some paths and soft/hard landscaped areas that are the responsibility of the Association to maintain. Most of these have been mapped, and we have estate plans on our website – we are currently updating these. Occasionally, we may come across an area where ownership has not been established.
The Maintenance Officer and Estates Team inspect areas regularly and will mark any areas identified for repair with “speedline” paint. If you spot a pothole or trip hazard, then let us know as soon as possible and we’ll mark it and organise the repair.
Landscaped areas and play areas
In many estates, there are landscaped areas – these can be “soft” areas – grass, bushes etc or “hard” areas – slabbed, cobbled etc. The maintenance arrangements of these areas vary across local authority areas.
Trees
We get many complaints and enquiries from tenants and other people living on our estates about trees. We will only remove a tree if it is causing a real problem and certainly not just because it is shedding leaves. There is only so much we can
do in these circumstances.
We can and will take action if the tree is dangerous or unsafe or if the branches are touching a building. Trees in gardens are the responsibility of tenants. You have the right to trim them to the limits of your property boundary.
Trees will not usually be felled or pruned simply because
they are obstructing your view or causing problems with shade.
The same applies to issues with fallen leaves or interference with TV, mobile phone or Wi-Fi reception.
Guide to Tree Management (paragonha.org.uk)
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