Rivelin Valley Road trees could be chopped down

Thirty one trees along Rivelin Valley Road could be removed as part of the Streets Ahead road improvement project.

According to the Sheffield Telegraph, contractor Amey says three trees are either dead, decayed, have structural integrity problems or are causing surface damage.

Residents are campaigning against the proposals.

A Streets Ahead roadshow is due to visit Stephen Hill church on Tuesday 24 November, 4-7pm.

Sheffield Telegraph: New branch of tree felling row as 31 trees set for axe on Sheffield road

Sheffield City Council Streets Ahead Rivelin area

 

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Cairns Road: trees to be removed for delayed resurfacing

Cairns Road: trees will be removed for the delayed resurfacing project
Cairns Road: trees will be removed for the delayed resurfacing project

The resurfacing of Cairns Road for the Streets Ahead project has been delayed until the end of September so that some of the road’s trees can be removed.

It was due to take place the week commencing 14 July but inspections have revealed that a number of trees need to be removed because they are causing damage to the road.

This work has been rescheduled for the week commencing 29 September. Residents will be written to nearer the time to confirm dates.

Amey have confirmed that any trees removed from Cairns Road will be replaced.