EA Navigations not to be transferred until 2015
An announcement today 28th February from the government has provided a policy for the transfer of Environment Agency managed waterways to the preferred NWC. The statement follows:
BW’s thinking on the 3rd sector?
BW continue to consult on their 2020 proposals for moving the organisation to the third sector. NABO Chairman attended a workshop hosted by DEFRA on 15 July to discuss this,
NABO welcomes fines for Thames boaters with no licence
EA has announced that two boaters have been fined for using boats on the Thames without current licences.
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’.