EA charging proposals for 2015/16
News from the Environment Agency: Following final discussions, our Board agreed on 17 July 2014 to consult on increasing navigation charges for 2015/16 by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). We propose applying the July 2014 CPI figure. The June figure shows CPI as 1.9%. We propose applying CPI to current charges for all our navigation […]
New EA Boat Registration Laws Announced for 2011
The Environment Agency is changing the way it regulates boat registration for its waterways across the country.
Check River Levels
The Environment Agency has just set up a new online service giving up-to-date information on river and sea levels.
Parliamentary Debate on the Waterways
On 7th July 2010,Tristram Hunt (Stoke-on-Trent Central, Labour) introduced an adjournment debate on the subject of the future of the waterways, with the Minister, Richard Benyon, present.
Have your Say on Thames Customer Service!
Good customer service along the River Thames is to be recognised by two new waterways awards launched last week by the Environment Agency.
Thames boaters benefit from a clearer boating service
Boaters on the River Thames can now be clearer about the service they can expect with the launch of a new customer charter today, Thursday 1 April.
Where do I report waterway problems?
Who do I report problems with the waterways to?
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.