Billericay to get London-Style Tree-Lined Park

Basildon Council is planting 25 trees around the edge of South Green open space, off Southend Road in Billericay. The trees will form a curtain circling the outside of the green – similar to the planting of London’s famous parks.

The new trees include London plane, field maple, small leaf lime, hornbeam, walnut and western red cedar.

Gary Meadowcroft, arboriculture officer for Basildon Council, said: “We are planting a selection of trees of different sizes and colours around the edge of the green. “This will give it a look similar to the parks found in London, and allow people to walk in the shade or play in the open space in the middle.”

The trees are being funded with £5,000 secured by Billericay town council from Essex County Council, and are being planted this week.