The council in Newtown has claimed rumours of tree being chopped down are “untrue”.

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has said the trees in Back Lane Car Park will not be chopped down despite showing “signs of decline”.

According to the council, last year, one of the trees in the carpark was cut down due to “significant basal decay, which was rapidly progressing throughout the tree”.

They felt this posed a “potential risk to public safety” and that “inspectors deemed the risk of harm to the public so high that removal was deemed the safest and most cost-effective solution.”

However they have said that following a recent tree survey they have found the two remaining trees in the car park are also showing “signs of decline”.

They have said that while the trees are “currently deemed worthy of retention”, they will require increased management, including at least an annual inspection, “to ensure the safety of those in the vicinity” and added that “reports that they have been or will be felled are untrue, unless there is a severe risk to public safety.”

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A spokesperson for Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council said: “The town council is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents and visitors, as well as the preservation of its natural surroundings.

“With this commitment in mind, the Town Council wishes to address recent concerns regarding the trees located at Back Lane carpark.

“The decisions regarding tree management are made with careful consideration for the safety of the public and surrounding property, as well as the well-being of the trees themselves. Your Town Council remains dedicated to the planting of new trees, with initiatives such as the ongoing planting of 20 poplar trees around the town.

“Your Town Council understands the importance of preserving and maintaining green spaces for future generations to enjoy. However, it also has legal obligations to prioritise safety, especially when dealing with trees that may pose potential risks.”