A STICKY PROBLEM



LIME GROVE LONG EATON

 Lime Trees are a sticky problem at this time of year for the residents of the Lime Grove area of Long Eaton. The trees are great to look at, but don't get the attention they deserve, which makes the residue which drips on to cars even more of a pain. Also some residents live in semi-darkness due to the trees being so close to the houses. The trees need regular pruning but the County Council who are responsible for the trees don't attend to them often enough. To add insult to injury Erewash Borough Council, who are responsible for street cleaning, just aren't doing the job thoroughly. The street gullies are full of detritus from the trees. Following a complaint from me Erewash have been playing catchup in the area and today many bagfuls of twigs and rotting leaves have been gathered up. More needs doing and I hope the job will be done properly at last.

I have also asked Derbyshire County Council to prune the trees more regularly which could help minimise to problem. I like the trees but don't like the mess they cause.