Thirteen trees on a Barrow street previously earmarked for felling will not be axed.
Members of Furness Locality Board were told at a meeting at Barrow Town Hall that following investigation works it was found that 13 trees on Infield Park will be able to remain on the paths.
A council official said six trees will require remedial work as they have roots above the existing surface level.
Councillors were also told that a public consultation will take place at the end of February or in March regarding options for the remedial work around the six trees with the results due to brought back for the July Furness Locality Board meeting.
In March last year, Infield Park residents received a letter from Westmorland and Furness Council on the proposed felling of 19 trees which the local authority said was necessary for public safety over concerns regarding the state of uneven pavements.
Following concerns raised by residents, the council paused plans to fell the trees and said it would engage with residents to discuss options.
At a Furness Locality Board meeting in April, a representative, on behalf of the Infield Park residents, asked if any solution will be approved by elected officials following a thorough consultation process with the public.
In response chair of Furness locality board councillor Tony Callister told the board: “Furness locality board will be presented with the results of the Infield Park public consultation and a report from the Westmorland and Furness network team for the locality board to discuss if any work should be carried out on Infield Park.”
Residents of Infield Park have set up a petition, Save Infield Park Trees, which had over 1,200 signatures.
The group previously said they had commissioned an arboriculturist report which concluded the proposed felling of the trees was an overreaction and unjustified.
The council then carried out excavation work in November and December to measure the exact depth of tree roots below the surface to help inform future engineering decisions.
In November cabinet member for highways and ICT, councillor Peter Thornton said: “Ensuring the safety of our network for the local residents of Infield Park is our priority.
“These investigations are a crucial step in determining whether resurfacing parts of the footway, without the need for any tree removal, is a viable and sustainable solution based on the depth of the roots causing the damage.
“The findings will contribute to a consultation we plan to launch in January 2025. During this process, we will seek residents’ views on all feasible options before making any decisions.
“We are committed to finding the right balance between ensuring public safety and protecting the character of the streetscape; both of which are important to the local community.”
