Sutton Council Tree Maintenance Contract
Sutton Council has approved a new five-year tree maintenance contract, set to begin in April 2027.
Sutton Council's Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee approved a new five-year tree maintenance contract on October 8, 2026. This decision follows a two-stage procurement process to recommission the service, as the current agreement concludes in March 2027. The new contract is scheduled to commence on April 1, 2027, with the council opting to re-engage a specialist external provider.
The council is responsible for maintaining nearly 250,000 trees across the borough. The committee evaluated several options before deciding to approve the new contract, which will ensure continued maintenance services for the borough's trees.
Key facts
- Sutton Council approved a new five-year tree maintenance contract on October 8, 2026. Source
- The new tree maintenance contract is set to commence on April 1, 2027. Source
- The current tree maintenance agreement concludes on March 31, 2027. Source
- Sutton Council is responsible for nearly 250,000 trees across the borough. Source
- The council opted to re-engage a specialist external provider for tree maintenance. Source
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