EA publish their Annual report for the non-tidal River Thames
EA have just published their first annual report for the non tidal Thames. Given the Waterways Minister’s statement that he is considering a proposal to move EA navigation waters into BW’s control, it is appropriate that BW’s customers see how the other half live.
Parliamentary Debate on the Waterways
On 7th July 2010,Tristram Hunt (Stoke-on-Trent Central, Labour) introduced an adjournment debate on the subject of the future of the waterways, with the Minister, Richard Benyon, present.
And now water shortages on the Rochdale!!
The Rochdale Canal could run out of water in August unless there is significant rainfall before then, warned British Waterways’ Manchester and Pennine area manager David Baldacchino today.
Statement from new Waterways Minister – hedging bets?
The following written statement made today by Defra minister Richard Benyon MP with regard to inland waterways in England and Wales sort of sits on the fence
Don’t Miss out on the Ribble Link!
NABO Members ( in fact, any Boat Owners!) should not miss out on the chance of crossing the Ribble if one crew member
BW Public consultation on Winter Stoppages Planning 2010/11
This year, for the first time, BW is encouraging more active involvement of waterway users in planning the timetable of works.
Major shortages on L&L at Wigan
After the whole of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal through Wigan has been closed for two days, through lack of water, British Waterways is to introduce very restricted assisted passages though the affected area.
Yours to Enjoy Anytime?
British Waterways is this week launching a campaign to inspire more people to discover the varied delights of Staffordshire’s canals and rivers.
Waterways Wanderers – guarded response from NABO!
Details have been published of the new arrangements which open up new stretches for fishing not previously let on BW Canals. A couple of the guidelines do not sit well with NABO
New Waterways Minister Announced
Richard Benyon MP Newbury (on the K & A) was appointed as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State,Defra on 14 May 2010.