The river level at Pulteney Weir in Bath has dropped "below the usual maintained level" after a large tree limb got caught blocking the weir gate, a spokesperson said. "Environment Agency staff ...

This is not the first time that a hydroelectric scheme at Pulteney Weir has been considered. In 2013, the idea was floated of installing an Archimedes’ screw-style hydroelectric generator at the weir.