NABO WC Surveys 2009
Dear friends At the end of August this year, NABO invited members, boat owners and hirers to respond to either or both of our online surveys: British Waterways' Waterways Condition Survey 2009 and Other Agencies' Waterways Condition Survey 2009.
BW Property sell-off
David Fletcher, NABO chairman writes, There is good news coming from BW on the issue of the potential sell off. They have put out a press release The headline is: "The UK Government has today (7 December 2009) ended recent speculation about the sale of British Waterways’ property endowment in England and Wales by announcing […]
Navigation Authority Accountability
NABO’s campaign for an Independent Waterways Regulator for all waterways, has added significantly to BW’s resolve to overhaul their complaints and consultation procedures and produce a statement of intent document titled ‘Openness and Accountability’.
The Future of Navigation
The Future of Navigation NABO was consulted by the Department of the Environment over the future of navigation under two major UK inland navigation authorities – the Environment Agency and British Waterways. NABO recommended, and continues to urge, greater liaison and co-ordination between the different waterway authorities.
Selling of BW assets
Dear friends Two things. Firstly, I have mentioned in previous bulletins, the news that the Treasury are looking at the possibility of selling government owned assets and this could include BW’s property portfolio.
An Invitation to take part
Dear friends Despite the fact that in order to maintain a steady state of maintenance, BW should be spending £30 million per year more than it does, DEFRA has cut its 2010/2011 budget by a further £4.6 million.
Recent news from BW
Dear all Defra grant to BW There is an announcement on this subject in the last week or so from BW under a press release.
BW Launch 2020
David Fletcher, NABO Chairman writes: I attended a meeting last week in Westminster where BW formally launched the 2020 vision to MPs and DEFRA.
BW Organisation Restructures
David Fletcher, Chairman, writes: In 2009, BW announced an organisational restructuring to reduce costs. This is separate from 2020, though it is published at the same time.
BW to reorganise
British Waterways has just posted a press release on its website:- http://www.britishwaterways.co.uk/newsroom/all-press-releases/display/id/2414