DEFRA issue report on NWC Consultation
DEFRA together with the Interim Trustees have now reported on the spring consultation for the New Waterway Charity and this summary of response document throws some light on the future.
RCR provide information on the Diesel Bug
RCR have provided an article on the all important issue of bio diesel and the dreaded bug. All boaters with diesel engines should read this and take note!
Consultation – PLA River Works Licences for Residential Use
The Port of London Authority has undertaken a major review of its policies and procedures for issuing and renewing River Works Licences for Residential Moorings and is now undertaking a Public Consultation on the findings to date and its proposals for the future. The consultation opened on 13th September 2011 and closes on Friday 18 […]
EA issue Q1 report for the Thames
The Environment Agency has published a recent report on performance against the Customer Charter on the non tidal Thames.
NABO AGM – Sat 20th November 2010
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The 19th Annual General Meeting of the National Association of Boat Owners will be held on Saturday 20th November 2010 at Wolverhampton Boat Club commencing at 10.45 a.m. (Tea and Coffee from 10.15 a.m.). The agenda will be as follows:-
Supporting Gutless Kayaking
NABO is pleased to support Gutless Kayaking’s fundraising paddle from Manchester to London. General Secretary, Richard Carpenter, will be on his narrowboat Elysium, acting as support boat. You can follow his cruise on this blog. Read more about Justin’s Gutless Kayaking and consider making a donation
Canal & River Trust Framework
Click here to view the CRT's Transition Trustees Update from September 2011 in a new window or tab. It includes the following informative Appendicies: A Name and Symbol B Representation and Recruitment to Council C Recruitment of Chairs and Members to Waterway & Museum Partnerships D Waterway Partnerships D(i) Terms of Reference D(ii) Role of […]
NABO suggests modifications to BW’s Guidelines
British Waterways responded to the Bristol court decision in their favour by amending the “Mooring Guidance for Continuous Cruisers”. Stakeholder organisations, including NABO, were invited to a meeting to discuss the changes on 23rd June 2011. Geoffrey Rogerson and John Slee attended on NABO's behalf. At the end of the meeting, NABO asked for the […]
Calling all Winter cruisers
Winter cruisers, between now and Monday 1st August you should be thinking about your winter plans. Why?
MPs agree the NWC is the way forward, but….
The All Party Parliamentary Waterways Group has just issued their views on the NWC.