FI16773

Request

  1. I understand the above tree situated between Dover Town Hall and the War Memorial is cordoned off due to the state of the ground around it.  Please confirm which type of tree this one is?
  2. Please confirm that is part of the Town Hall land and belongs to DDC?
  3. What remedial action does the Council intend to take to make the ground around the tree safe?
  4. As the tree sits between two grade one listed buildings and the war memorial will remedial action be given priority?
  5. Is the age of the tree known?
  6. When does the Council intend to use a flag on the Town Hall that can be properly seen from more than just outside the building?  Maybe for Easter? 

Response

  1. It is a sycamore.
  2. Yes.  
  3. The Council is investigating possible solutions to the surface around the tree.   
  4. There is no additional priority due to its location.  
  5. No.  
  6. The larger flag will be flown when the weather is more is more settled.