Narborough Road

We sought views on the proposal to remove a tree on Narborough Road as part of ongoing improvement to the quality of the pavement in this area. 

The object to make this section of pavement more pedestrian-friendly by removing uneven surfaces, due to tree roots damage, broken slabs, and to also tackle drainage problems caused by large tree roots.

Six responses were submitted to the online consultation, all six responders were Leicester residents.

Out of the six responses, the following was captured:

Two preferred the tree to stay

Two made no comments or suggestions

Two made comments to replace it with street furniture and/or replacement tree

We have reviewed the feedback and the decision has been made to remove the existing tree. The tree will be felled in September 2024. As part of the tree strategy, for every tree lost, there needs to be two replacements. Therefore, a small new leave lime tree will be replanted on the existing location, and another will be planted within the ward in an appropriate location selected by the tree and woodlands team.

We will also be placing additional street furniture either side of the new tree, such as bollards and cycle racks, as recommended on some of the feedback received to stop vehicles parking onto the pavement.

We feel by doing this the overall objective of the project will be achieved, by removing the drainage problems such as ponding and making the pavement user friend for all users, and in particularly the elderly and anyone with mobility issues.