Council highlights support available for those affected by Southend tree tragedy

'I used to ride bike under doomed Chalkwell Park tree - it could've killed me decades ago' - The Mirror

Since Leonna Ruka died after a tree collapsed in Chalkwell Park in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, last week, concern has been raised about managing trees and dangerous trees in our parks and green spaces

Council highlights support available for those affected by Southend tree tragedy

Leonna Ruka, aged seven, was visiting family in Southend when she sadly died after a tree collapsed in Chalkwell Park.

'I used to ride bike under doomed Chalkwell Park tree - it could've killed me decades ago'

Since Leonna Ruka died after a tree collapsed in Chalkwell Park in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, last week, concern has been raised about managing trees and dangerous trees in our parks and green spaces She was “a shining star who brought happiness wherever she went and she met”. Leonna Ruka’s death has rocked the nation. A seven-year-old girl enjoying a family day out in the park was pronounced dead within hours – after a tree collapsed on her. Conce…

Statement from the Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council – Southend-on-Sea City Council

The Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council has issued the following statement about the support available following the incident at Chalkwell Park on Saturday 28 June.