Theme park extends olive branch over troublesome trees (From Warrington Guardian)

Theme park extends olive branch over troublesome trees

TROUBLESOME trees are to be snipped after residents complained to chiefs at Gulliver's World.

The trees that line the theme park's driveway cast a shadow over some garden's on the south side of Ladywood Road and adjoining cul-de-sacs.

However, after residents expressed concerns to parish and borough councillor David Earl, he contacted the theme park.

On Wednesday last week, Clr Earl met with Duncan Phillips, development director of Gulliver's theme parks, to see what could be done.

Clr Earl said: "Based on the recommendations of an arboricultural consultant, the trees will be thinned out and pruned to give more light to neighbouring properties while maintaining as natural a setting as possible to tie in with the wood on the opposite side of the road.

"This means that a number of the taller trees will remain but with most larger groups being cut back to prevent the total screening and shadowing effect currently experienced by many properties.

"Also, some new planting of smaller, denser growing species will take place to ensure adequate sound and visual screening for residents."

The work is expected to begin before April but Gulliver's World has promised to write to all properties affected, advising them when the work will commence.

Clr Earl said: "I sincerely hope that this action will go a long way to resolving a difficult situation.

"While the scheme may not completely meet the wishes of every resident, it appears to be the most sensible outcome in the circumstances, as a balance should be maintained between the natural and the built environment within the area."