Council plans legal action over ancient London oak felled by Toby Carvery | Trees and forests

Toby Carvery faces legal threats from Enfield council over the felling of a 500-year-old oak tree in north London on April 3, which the council claims was healthy and alive at the time. The restaurant chain, owned by Mitchells & Butlers Retail, justified the action by stating the tree was “mostly dead and diseased,” a claim disputed by the council’s experts. The incident has sparked national outrage, with local residents and environmental groups demanding accountability and protection for remaining trees, as the council prepares for potential legal action against Toby Carvery.