Arboricultural Workforce Recruitment
Sutton Council is securing arboricultural services through a new five-year external contract.
Sutton Council's Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee approved a new five-year contract for tree maintenance services in October 2026. This agreement, which begins on April 1, 2027, involves re-engaging a specialist external provider to manage the borough's approximately 250,000 trees. The council evaluated several options during a two-stage procurement process before making this decision.
This approach addresses the need for skilled professionals in tree care and management by outsourcing the service. The new contract will ensure continued maintenance for the borough's extensive tree population once the current agreement concludes on March 31, 2027. No further council discussions on this specific contract are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Sutton Council's Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee approved a new five-year tree maintenance contract on October 8, 2026. Source
- The new tree maintenance contract for Sutton Council is set to commence on April 1, 2027. Source
- Sutton Council opted to re-engage a specialist external provider for tree maintenance services. Source
- Sutton Council is responsible for nearly 250,000 trees across the borough. Source
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