Longcol Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) The key point is that the only benefit from removing instead of managing the existing trees goes to Amey. Nobody else benefits, in fact the people of Sheffield suffer reduced amenity value. What "amenity value" have we get from deciduous trees growing in the pavement / roadside verges for the last few months - say since back end of October? When does the "amenity value" kick in again? April? May? Edited February 25, 2017 by Longcol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-H Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 What "amenity value" have we get from deciduous trees growing in the pavement / roadside verges for the last few months - say since back end of October? When does the "amenity value" kick in again? April? May? Is that really your argument? Because the trees aren't in leaf year round then they might as well not be there at all!? You're essentially saying that no deciduous tree can ever be classed as having 'amenity value', which is blatantly absurd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey19 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Robin-H. I would like to congratulate you on the clear and factual way that you have answered all questions and put your case forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-H Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Robin-H. I would like to congratulate you on the clear and factual way that you have answered all questions and put your case forward. I honestly can't tell if you are being sarcastic or not. I hope you're not, in which case I thank you, but I am aware that compliments are rather thin on the ground and so I may be mistaken. I do try to present my points in a clear and factual manner, backed up with relevant sources where necessary, however I'm also aware that this is an emotive issue and one I feel rather passionate about, and so may have slipped into more impulsive replies at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfox Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I've heard its more of a technical/admin issue. But yes, that bit of law still stands. Heard from whom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey19 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I honestly can't tell if you are being sarcastic or not. I hope you're not, in which case I thank you, but I am aware that compliments are rather thin on the ground and so I may be mistaken. I do try to present my points in a clear and factual manner, backed up with relevant sources where necessary, however I'm also aware that this is an emotive issue and one I feel rather passionate about, and so may have slipped into more impulsive replies at times. I am being sincere. It has been informative and a pleasure to read your debating of the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Heard from whom? From my sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eater Sundae Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 What "amenity value" have we get from deciduous trees growing in the pavement / roadside verges for the last few months - say since back end of October? When does the "amenity value" kick in again? April? May? You have ignored the varied aspects of amenity value provided throughout the year. For example, Wet leaves providing a nice slippy pavement in winter, and preventing road drains from getting too wet, The lovely sticky coating for parked cars during springtime, Excellent shading for houses, enabling householders to switch in their lights even during the height of summer, A year round perch for birds. It makes it much easier to see that your car needs washing once there are a few bird droppings on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfox Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 From my sources. Nah - don't think so pal. Decision was based on the public interest' test. Read the full test - (par 4.7 is the Public interest) https://www.cps.gov.uk/publications/code_for_crown_prosecutors/codetest.html#content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Nah - don't think so pal. Decision was based on the public interest' test. Read the full test - (par 4.7 is the Public interest) https://www.cps.gov.uk/publications/code_for_crown_prosecutors/codetest.html#content Yes I'm already well aware of the test thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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