Kingsmead Square is looking brighter as new lights have been placed on the tree.
Earlier this year the council had to remove the old lights as the lighting cables were constricting the growth of the tree, causing damage.
However thanks to a project between Bath and North East Somerset council and HPH Commercial Property Ltd new lights have been installed.
The LED lights are installed with a solar timer, meaning they come on at dusk and go off at midnight.
HPH Ltd owner Lindsay Holdoway said: "The tree is the centre point of the square and the added sparkle of the lighting will play an important part in the future use of the square for more outside cafes and restaurants."
Money from the council was provided through the Ward Councillors Initiative Fund.
Councillor Andrew Furse (Lib-Dem, Kingsmead)said, "The tree is one of the distinguishing features of Kingsmead Square and the previous lights added value to visual attractiveness of this part of the city centre.
"I'm really pleased that we've been able to get the new lights up-and-running that will no longer damage the tree."
Councillor Doug Nicol (Lib-Dem, Kingsmead)said, "The Ward Councillors Initiative Fund is designed exactly to address issues like this and to have the lights up in time for Christmas is a good achievement.
"The future vitality of the tree is also secure."
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