About 30 people took part in the protest at the Council House, many of whom then attended the Development Control Committee meeting. This was a good turn out considering it was the middle of a working day. The Evening Post and ITV West covered the event. Whilst councillors wished to see the wood protected this was met with resistance from the tree officer who advised the trees' amenity can not be assessed, despite this being his duty and other Council sources stating they are of "medium to high" public amenity. We must ensure the Council enforces the conservation status of the area - otherwise there is no point in having conservation areas or planning laws!
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