LOCAL NEWS
A large tree
branch that temporarily blocked Pulteney Weir has been removed by the
Environment Agency.
Just before
Christmas, locals and tourists were left puzzled when the famous weir in front of
Pulteney Bridge stopped flowing.
It was soon
discovered that a large tree branch had become stuck under the radial gate by
the south bank which usually restricts water flow so the River Avon cascades
down the weir.
A team from the
Environment Agency, which maintains the gate, partially opened it in an effort
to remove the branch but this was unsuccessful.
Around 150 protesters sang "we love our library" as they gathered to
oppose a plan to move Bath Central Library.
The demonstration
on Saturday morning (January 14) outside the library's current home in The
Podium featured a colourful display of banners and placards.
Library employees
and volunteers were joined by parents, children and some councillors for the
demonstration.
Bath and North
East Somerset Council has proposed moving the current facility above Waitrose into Lewis
House on Manvers Street by next year, with the space to be rented out for other
means.
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