People on low incomes, children and students will receive free
computer and internet access in all Bath & North Somerset
Council Libraries as part of a four-month pilot project starting in
January 2009.
From 5 January, until the end of April 2009, library members who
qualify for concessionary status will be able to have full computer
access for up to one hour per day free of charge. Additional time
beyond one hour will be available for £1.80 per hour. The
concessionary rate applies to school children, students of any age,
disabled people, and anyone in receipt of Income Support, Working
Tax Credit, Pension Credit, Housing benefit, or Job Seekers
Allowance.
In order for the computer systems to be updated, there will be
no access to computer or internet services in Bath and North East
Somerset libraries from 22 December until January 4. Full service
will resume on January 5. 2009. The Council would like to apologise
in advance for any inconvenience.
