Cossington Tree: Relief Carving Planned As New Memorial

Cossington Parish Council plan to carve a new memorial from a felled tree which was planted to commemorate the death of wartime Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill in Cossington.

The local landmark was felled by property developers, a move which has outraged some of the Cossington community. However, there’s plans to put the wood to good use

A spokesperson for the developer said: "Bellway is due to start work on a new development of 130 homes in Cossington in the coming weeks. The land was purchased with outline planning permission in place which required the removal of the oak tree at the entrance to the site, with the consent of Leicestershire County Council's highways department. There was no alternative access point."

Emma Crowe is the Parish Clerk for Cossington Parish Council and told BBC Leicester’s Emma Caldwell what they’re planning.

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