There is very little the council can do about this as it is a natural process and not recognised as a 'legal nuisance'.
What we do
Our teams remove debris along the highway following strong winds and during the autumn we clear up leaves.
Unfortunately, we can't remove blossom, fruit, cones and leaves from private property, whether it's an office or a factory or someone's garden. We have to stick to this rule even when the debris falling on to the property drop from trees on a public footpath.
How you can help
Please don't sweep leaves from your property out into the street. Please put them in your Garden Waste bin instead.
If you find a large build up of leaves in a public space, let us know. We can usually clean them up within five working days - but if they're causing a hazard, we'll tackle them straight away