Tarvin War Memorial Land Update

The following is a news item from the Parish Council ....

It was reported at the July Parish Council (PC) Meeting that the PC is awaiting permission from Cheshire West and Chester Council to remove the large overgrown holly tree to the right of the War Memorial on Church Street. The tree is very overgrown and is causing the fine sandstone wall to bulge. It also detracts from the war Memorial and the Grade 1 listed church. When permission is received the tree will come down and it is hoped that this will be during the next few weeks.

Separately the PC is working to register the land on which the War Memorial and tree stand. The Diocese of Chester and Highways have both confirmed that they do not own the land and as a result neither wished to take any responsibility for the tree. The process is slow largely due to historical evidence of use having to be obtained and statements made by several people/organisations, but it is hoped that the work will be completed within the next 12 months.