Removal of single oak tree in rear garden to 151 Swithland Lane and replacement with a smaller, less imposing species more suited to the size of the back garden. It currently blocks a considerable amount of light out from my property and that of our neighbours both to the side and behind. The key issue however is the bird excrement that is left over a significant proportion of the garden (predominately wood pigeons and crows), on the lawn and other areas. Roughly a third of our garden is rendered virtually unuseable because everything gets covered in it, representing a health risk to my 4 young children who want to enjoy the outside space. We have tried various attempts to use 'scare' tactics (eg pretend bird of prey models in the garden and hanging CDs etc) but nothing seems to put the birds off from sitting in it. My neighbours behind us on Gypsy lane have applied to have it pruned back. But having tried different solutions and lived with it for a number of years now, I think I've fi... read more

151 Swithland Lane, Rothley, Leicestershire, LE7 7SH