Who is responsible for trees in Stafford Borough?

There are several Council departments dealing with tree issues within Stafford Borough:-

Planning

The Planning Service, officially called the Local Planning Authority (LPA), deals with all issues relating to trees in private ownership. So things such as the making, serving and administration of Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), dealing with issues relating to trees growing in Conservation Areas (CAs), high hedges, hedgerow removal, and matters relating to trees and development all come under the Local Planning Authority's jurisdiction.

The address is:
Head of Development 
Stafford Borough Council
Civic Centre
Riverside
Stafford
ST16 3 AQ

Tel: 01785 619000
Email: trees@staffordbc.gov.uk

We publish advice on a range of matters including through Frequently Asked Questions on the following topics (clicking on the topic of interest to you will take you to more information):-


Streetscene

Streetscene deals with most issues relating to trees in Council ownership. So matters relating to trees in public parks and gardens, Council owned woodlands and other public open space are all dealt with by that service.

The address is:-
Head of Operations
Stafford Borough Council
Civic Centre
Riverside
Stafford
ST16 3 AQ

Tel: 01785 619000
Email: info@staffordbc.gov.uk


Highways

Staffordshire County Council deal with complaints about trees, shrubs and other vegetation that are causing an obstruction on pavements, footways and other public thoroughfares, or which are obscuring street lighting. Also trees that may be a danger to highway users. More information is available from Staffordshire County Council.

Report Faults Online


Other tree related matters

Biodiversity: promoting and protecting wildlife habitats.

Tel: 01785 619000
Email: wwaller@staffordbc.gov.uk

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