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Could something please be done to restore the view of the railway viaduct from the Battery, Wharton Park? This used to be a famous site for photographers and train-spotters alike, but because of the invasive tree-line, the view of the viaduct is currently almost totally obscured.
I reported it to Durham County Council, but they simply sent me a copy of their current Tree Management Policy, with no explanation, and the claim that they are “unable to undertake the requested works as it is not in line with the agreed Council policy”. It most certainly is in line with their policy, viz para 6.13: “Trees will only be pruned or removed to restore or improve important public views …”
If 19th century philosopher John Ruskin saw fit to decribe the view from there as “The eighth wonder of the world”, I think that makes it important enough! I hope this can be raised at the AGM. Thank you.