Toby Carvery's chief executive, Phil Urban, has publicly apologized for the felling of a 500-year-old oak tree, which was cut down despite its historical significance and a council report deeming it a 'fine specimen.' The decision was made based on urgent expert advice concerning potential risks to public safety. Urban acknowledged the emotional impact this decision had on the public, promising a review of protocols to ensure better consultation in the future. Enfield Council has initiated legal proceedings, labeling the act as criminal damage, though the police have deemed it a civil matter.
Phil Urban acknowledged the emotional weight of felling the ancient oak and emphasized the need to tighten protocols for tree management going forward.
The decision to cut down the 500-year-old oak was based on expert advice citing risks to public safety, although it sparked outrage from the community.
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