Leeds pauses plan to cut 180-year-old oak tree amid local protests, considering alternatives.
Leeds City Council has paused plans to cut down a 180-year-old oak tree in Otley, following protests from locals. The council initially planned to fell the tree to repair a pedestrian walkway, but community members have been guarding the tree and proposing alternative solutions. The council now says it will not cut down the trees until at least January 6, 2025, while considering a temporary footbridge. The new permanent footbridge is expected to be open by autumn 2025.
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