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John Slee, NABO continuous cruising rep, writes, I am currently cruising from Stourport to Great Haywood on the Staffs & Worcs Canal. So far I have only reached the summit pound, but I believe I have seen enough to send in the following complaint to a British Waterways DIrector concerning the risk to boaters and other canal users caused by BW's Health & Safety policy and the loss of visual amenity. I have also submitted a FOI request - see on http://whatdotheyknow.com

The Complaint: At the majority of locks, BW West Midlands have "temporarily" closed the footbridges at the lower end of the locks

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Wiltshire Council wants to hear from boaters

NABO members and other boaters on the Kennet and Avon may be interested in the following event:

Wiltshire Council is running a new project called ‘Boaters’ Voices’. It is part of ‘Wiltshire Voices’ which aims to raise awareness of the needs and rights of under-represented groups in Wiltshire. All liveaboard boaters are invited to be part of this project if you are in Wiltshire either temporarily or permanently. If you want to take part, please come to a meeting and hot supper on Monday 27th February, 6.30-8.30pm at the Corn Exchange, Market Place, Devizes.

For more info see the Kennet and Avon Boaters website notice here, and see the Wiltshire Council page here

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