Footpath Access Restricted (Tree Pollarding Operations) - (see below for areas and timings)

Posted: 19 January 2026

Aerial view of footpath closures due to tree pollarding near V restaurant and Robert Bakewell

Description of the Works

The proposed work is the pollarding of the 3 identified willows (removal of growth material) (see attached picture).

Footpath closures:

Willow 1 - market stall closure from - ///quite, wing, lies to ///rods, actors, short

Willow 2 - closure from - ///mirror, scam, host to ///apples, dared, civic

Willow 3 closure from - ///caller, origin, lace - ///burst, sting, laptop - ///second, loft, filer

Timescale

The work is planned from Monday 23 February to Friday 27 February 2026 - 8.00 a.m. - 3.30 p.m.

Willow 1 - Monday 23 - Tuesday 24 February

Willow 2 - Wednesday 25 - Thursday 26 February

Willow 3 - (village bar willow) - Friday 27 February

With only the closures for a single tree being active at one time - NOT ALL AT ONCE

How can I get more information and help?

The Estates and Facilities Management team member looking after the task is detailed below and can be contacted about any difficulties experienced because of these works.

Name and Job Title: Luke Pollard

Mobile:  07837634655

Email: l.pollard@lboro.ac.uk