A PROTEST was held by a “beautiful” oak tree over fears it could be cut down as residents “came together in solidarity” to oppose further development.
The community rallied together in a bid to save the oak tree in Poors Lane, Hadleigh after nearby Oak Tree Farm was included as a site in Castle Point’s local plan.
Pulling the tree down if homes are built has been touted, with a report stating “in order to improve access of Poors Lane, it will be necessary for the oak tree to be removed”.
Residents, who have been left furious at the potential loss of nature, gathered by the loved tree on Sunday.