Toby Carvery owner faces eviction from north London site for felling ancient oak

Toby Carvery's owner, Mitchells & Butlers Retail (M&B), is facing eviction from its Whitewebbs Park, Enfield location after partially felling a 500-year-old oak tree in April without the council's permission. Enfield council, the landlord, is pursuing legal action in Edmonton county court to forfeit the lease due to the company's refusal to apologize or compensate for the damage. The council claims M&B's actions were a breach of the lease and caused significant damage to the historic tree. The council is demanding a public apology and financial reparations from M&B. A local business has offered to fund "life support" for the tree's regrowth, but it requires M&B's cooperation. The dispute is expected to be settled in court later this year or early next year.

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