BW Updates SE Drought Restrictions
British Waterways has released an update which confirms the waterways restrictions that will be in place in the South East from end April to early June (post bank holidays to Wed 6th June) Summary – There are no changes to the restrictions that have been in place over the last few weeks. The one exception is addition […]
British Waterways Transfer Order in Parliament
The draft Order for the transfer of functions of British Waterways to the Canal & River Trust was laid before Parliament on 29 February 2012. The Public Bodies Act 2011 allows for such orders to be approved by resolution of each House after the expiry of the 40-day period specified in the Act.
What a way to run an election!
A personal perception by Stephen Peters (A candidate in the CRT elections – I think!) When the call went out from the Canal & River Trust asking for boaters to be nominated for election to the Council, I gave it some thought and concluded that if I were to vote for a candidate, that person […]
BW’s Isis Lock Consultation
BW posted 2 consultations on its website about the boom and lock landing at Isis Lock, where the Oxford Canal meets the River Thames. After consulting with members, we have sent this response: "Because the boom and lock landing pontoon installations are inextricably linked, we are sending the same reply to both consultations, as we […]
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 […]
No new enforcement powers being sought by NWC
In response to concerns raised by members, NABO sought assurance from British Waterways (via the BW Advisory Forum) and direct from DEFRA that BW will not be allowed to seek additional boating enforcement powers if the transfer of engagement to the New Waterways Charity go ahead.
BW Undertakings to NABO 1993
British Waterways Undertakings to NABO 1993
NEW trustees announced to lead waterways into third sector
The founding trustees have been appointed for the new waterways charity that will take over the running of British Waterways’ canals, rivers and docks in England and Wales from April 2012.
You can affect BW’s winter stoppage programme
The first draft of the proposed 2011/2012 Winter Stoppages programme is now live at www.waterscape.com/winterstoppages and British Waterways is welcoming feedback via the website until Friday 3 June 2011. All comments will be taken into consideration and a revised programme will then be published in July, with the final programme following in early September
Public Consultation into Waterways’ Future
Press release from BW (30/3/11): PUBLIC CONSULTATION INTO THE FUTURE OF WATERWAYS IN ENGLAND & WALES British Waterways today (30 March 2011) welcomes the start of a three-month government consultation into the future of inland waterways in England and Wales.