Locals have demanded action to finally remove a fallen tree that has been lying in a park for more than six months.
The large tree collapsed in Gosforth Central Park during high winds at the end of January, as Storm Malik caused chaos across the region. Councillors fear that the tree, which is in the park’s picnic area and does not appear to be dead despite having been on its side for so long, is posing a danger to children climbing on it and have urged bosses at Urban Green Newcastle to finally tackle the situation instead of “dragging their heels”.
Liberal Democrat Tom Woodwark said that local residents, including a park volunteer group, are fed up. He added: “With the time it has taken them [Urban Green] so far, I’m wondering if we should buy the Christmas decorations for it now?
