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Royal Lime Trees in Walton-le-Dale
P003206 - 10 June 2026
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Environment
At a Glance
This petition concerning royal lime trees in walton-le-dale was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition concerns the potential felling of 18 royal lime trees in Walton-le-Dale, Preston, which have stood for over 112 years as a memorial to King George V and Queen Mary. Petitioners believe that the Environment Agency’s plans under the Preston Flood Alleviation Scheme do not adequately consider local heritage.
Action Requested
The petitioners request that the House of Commons urges the Government to direct the Environment Agency to commit to an independent review of the Victoria Road design in the Preston and South Ribble Flood Risk Management Scheme. They also ask for flood defences that are environmentally responsible, respect local heritage, and reduce community disruption.
Key Facts
- 18 royal lime trees have stood for over 112 years.
- The Environment Agency’s current plans would see these trees cut down as part of the Preston Flood Alleviation Scheme.
- There are almost 8,000 signatures on a similar e-petition.
- Specific modelling and geotechnical evidence have not been sufficiently gathered.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
10 June 2026
Maya Ellis
Lab
Ribble Valley
I am delighted to present this petition on behalf of Walton-le-Dale residents in my constituency regarding the potential felling of the 18 royal lime trees that have stood for 112 years. In this petition, and in a similar, separate e-petition with almost 8,000 signatures, the petitioners believe that the Environment Agency has not sufficiently factored in local heritage in its preferred flooding solutions.
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