Victoria Park footpath closed as tree pruning gets underway
Published: 15:49, 10 February 2015
| Updated: 16:23, 04 March 2015
The pruning of the trees started yesterday (Mon) and will cost £19,562.
The path from the Park Way Main Gate to St. Marys Road, will be closed off until 5pm on Tuesday February 17 (8 days) and path two, which runs from St. Marys Road past the pond to the towpath, will be closed from 8.30am on Tuesday February 17 until 5pm on Friday February 27 (10 days).
Newbury Town Council has described the work as "essential", adding that it need to be done in the interests of public safety.
Our photographer Phil Cannings recorded some of the work taking place. To watch the video, visit