"We need to continue listening to and engaging with schools, teachers, unions as well as children, young people and parents on how best we can implement any changes in the future," she said.
"EA management has set a budget for staffing of the weirs and locks on the River Thames which is half of what is needed," Mr Brandstatter added.There are 45 non-tidal locks on the River Thames, including Osney and Iffley in Oxfordshire, Caversham and Shiplake in Berkshire and others in Buckinghamshire, Surrey and Greater London.
"The lock and weir keeper role is an important aid in maintaining the non-tidal Thames and allowing the public to enjoy our waterways. Their safety, and the safety of river users, is a top priority," an EA spokesperson said."To be clear, we have not proposed any cuts to jobs or services – and we will provide further detail on our approach to modernising navigation on the Thames in due course."Somerset Council says it can no longer afford to pay the £31,000-a-year bill to supply electricity to traders in Fore Street, Taunton.
Eight businesses have now launched a petition to stop the move, which is due to take effect at the end of March., says it is "investigating alternative options".
Alex Frost, owner of Super Juice, called on the council to find a way to keep the electricity supply on, saying losing it would "destroy" her business "overnight".
"We were given invoices for our pitch, including electricity, and that's what we've paid.Sheeran previously performed at the
as part of TikTok's UEFA Euro 2020 show.While the event was live streamed, there was no live audience.
The singer also previously played a series of shows at Ipswich's Chantry Park in 2019 and since then has done several impromptu shows.Mark Ashton, Ipswich Town chairman and chief executive