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.
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.
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.
Aire & Calder Guide
We are delighted to make a new guide available written for the guidance of leisure boaters on commercial waterways. It covers and Yorkshire and the Trent Commercial Navigations. This is mainly for pleasure boat skippers unaccustomed to rivers, tides and waterways carrying freight. The advice is given in good faith and no liability can be […]
R. Trent Skippers Guide
We are delighted to make a new guide available written for the guidance of leisure boaters on commercial waterways. It covers and Yorkshire and the Trent Commercial Navigations. This is mainly for pleasure boat skippers unaccustomed to rivers, tides and waterways carrying freight. The advice is given in good faith and no liability can be […]
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 Customer Relations
Congratulations to Caroline Killeavy who has now taken over from Jonathan Bryant in this role.
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