So a massive tree owned by the council is 15ft from my victorian house and its roots are causing the garden walls to heave and there is a crack in my house

I have just spoken to the council and they have told me I have to mount a legal case against them if I want them to do anything about the tree!! Just the survey will cost 1000 pounds!!

Seems a tad unfair that only rich people can protect their property against the lax maintenance practices of Lewisham council.

Anyone had any experience that could help me out here?