BW Waterways Condition Survey
Inland Waterways Deteriorating, say Boaters Two surveys initiated by the National Association of Boaters (NABO) have concluded that boaters believe that the inland waterways managed by British Waterways are in a parlous state.
OA Waterways Condition Survey
Two surveys initiated by the National Association of Boaters (NABO) have concluded that boaters are generally inclined to be positive about the state of inland waterways managed by Agencies other than British Waterways (BW), but feel negative about the canals and rivers run by BW.
BW property sell off
Dear friends There is good news coming from BW on the issue of the potential sell off. They have put out a press release.
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.
Political lobbying
Dear friends I forward information about the political lobbying that is going on.
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.
BWAF this week
Dear friends I attended a BW Advisory Forum meeting this week.
Waterway Reports Forum
Hello All I have put the Waterway Reports Forum into the Maintenance Mode for the foreseeable future in the hope of securing it against SPAM postings which get forwarded by email to subscribing members.