For four days, including the weekend, the gate barring access to the weir walkway was open — likely forced. Two padlocks were added to secure it on Monday morning.
The walkway remains officially closed due to concerns about corrosion in the steel supports. No date has yet been given for repairs or a possible reopening.
While I was there, I watched insects circling the bright spotlight at the near end of the weir. Spiders moved along their webs, catching an easy meal as the light drew prey straight into their traps.
I find the insects get in my mouth and hair a bit much in the summer heat
No progress on getting the walkway re-opened because nobdy is doing anything. Environment Agency have consumed huge quantities of Hob Nobs in meetings about meetings. Councils are powerless and therefore disinterested. Moran is too focussed on issues the other side of the world to bother about what is not happening in her constituency. I’ve got a tenner that says this wont get sorted in less than five years.
Layla Moran is taking parental leave of 5 months, so it’s a bit harsh to expect her to raise it right now. I’m sure once she’s back she’ll raise it.
Yes – it’s not even warranted a photo opportunity with Layla (put on a concerned face) Moran and other LDs.
So what happens when an MP takes leave – who represents their constituency in parliament?