watering and maintenance of newly planted trees
Concerns about the watering and maintenance of newly planted trees have been raised in Redbridge, with a councillor stating new trees are dying.
In November 2026, a Redbridge councillor raised concerns that newly planted trees are dying due to a lack of watering. Councillor Joyner told a Clean and Green Committee meeting on 4 November 2026 that she could provide specific locations of affected trees to officers.
The concerns were raised as Redbridge Council's ambitious tree planting target faces scrutiny. The meeting did not provide further details on how the council plans to address the watering and maintenance issues for its new trees.
Key facts
- A Redbridge councillor stated that new trees planted in the borough have been left to die for lack of watering. Source
- Concerns about the watering and maintenance of newly planted trees were raised at a Clean and Green Committee meeting on 4 November 2026. Source
- Redbridge Council has an ambitious tree planting target. Source
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