MIDSOMER NORTON LIFE
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REQUEST FOR MEMORIAL TREE
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he Town Council recently received a request to have a tree planted in memory of a loved one. This is the first time we have received such a request. Midsomer Norton Town Council recognises the wish for memorials and will consider a memorial on land owned or managed by Midsomer Norton Town Council. The Town Council will consider requests for memorials on an individual basis and retains the right to refuse or limit the number of memorials. At the April Finance and Operation Committee meeting a Memorial Tree Policy was approved.
Within the next couple of months, a plan for possible locations will be drawn up of land owned or managed by the Council where trees can be chosen or planted. Included in the plan will be the Town Park and the Garden of Friendship. Due to the work previously carried out in the Town Park there are a number of trees already planted that could be nominated to become a Memorial Tree. These would be considered before planting new trees in the area. Newly planted trees must be approved by the Council and fit in with the surrounding area. Unfortunately, plaques will not be allowed on or near to the trees, instead a register will be kept in the Town Hall and on the Council website. The trees will be maintained by the Town Council in line with its current maintenance programme. If you would like to apply for a Memorial Tree, please contact the Council office. All applications for memorials will be considered at a Town Council or a Finance and Operations Committee meeting.
To read the policy in full, please visit the Council website www.midsomernortontowncouncil.co.uk
