A 95 year-old widow says her home is almost always cold and dark because of Leeds City Council’s refusal to cut down a neighbouring tree. Sheila Isaacs, from Alwoodley, says she suffers from low moods because a semi mature oak, which stands at an estimated 60 foot tall, overshadows her living room.
The great-grandmother of 17 says she was even feeling chilly during this year’s record-breaking summer heatwave. The tree stands on public land, the other side of Mrs Isaacs’ back garden fence, but the council says it won’t chop it down because it is healthy.
It says Mrs Isaacs could pay to have the tree pruned back to an extent, but she is reluctant to do so because of the high cost involved.
