Middle Level Commissioners – Proposals for Amended Navigation Legislation
I am responding to your current consultation on behalf of the National Association of Boat Owners (NABO). We note that these proposals have been discussed for many years.
Response to DTI Consultation on Cycling and Walking Strategy
This is a very welcome and worthy aim. However, the strategy has one glaring omission. While it’s very strong on protecting cyclists and pedestrians from motor vehicles, it is silent on the need to manage shared space used by both cyclists and pedestrians.
North East Local Waterways forum
Howard Anguish reports on the recent North East Local Waterways forum I attended this on the 14th April. The venue was our usual one – the Wheatsheaf Conference Centre near Castleford – and was very well attended with a full house. As far as the meeting was concerned, a forum is usually defined as a […]
Middle Level Commissioners legislation change
We have received a consultation document concerning the Middle Level Commissioners proposals to revise the legislation relating to the Middle Level River system and their functions as the Navigation Authority. NABO will comment formally in due course but comments to us or directly are invited. The document can be read here. The Middle Level Commissioners’ […]
NINF AGM and meeting, February 2016
The National Inland Navigation Forum, NINF, met at the St Pancras Cruising Club on Saturday 21st February 2016. 7 of it 11 member bodies were present together with the General Secretary, Michael Stimpson. This Forum continues to be a useful meeting point bringing together navigational bodies involved in CRT, EA and other waterways.
National Inland Navigation Forum, November 2015
NINF met at the St Pancras Cruising Club on Saturday 28th November 2015 and unfortunately, on a cold and very wet day, only NABO, GOBA, AWCC and CBOA representatives were able to be present, together with the General Secretary, Michael Stimpson. This Forum, with its 11 member organisations, is a useful meeting point especially as […]
EA responds to NABO concerns about Thames lock safety
NABO has received the following response from the Chairman of the EA to concerns about the removal of fire extinguishers and portable lock ladders at lock on the Thames. See files/EAresponseSPDtoRodd3November2015.pdf
Network Rail consult on upgrades through Bletchley
The scheme is known as East West Rail Western Section Phase 2 Network Rail’s plan is to develop a proposal to upgrade and reconstruct existing, and mothballed (no longer in use) sections of track linking Bedford-Bicester and Milton Keynes-Princes Risborough. What will the scheme deliver? New journey opportunities for passengers between Bedford and Bicester, new […]
So what is CRT’s enforcement strategy? Mark Tizard summarises where we are now.
So what is CRT’s enforcement strategy? Mark Tizard summarises where we are now. Members will recall that in recent editions of NABO News we have written about CRT’s push on enforcement of continuous cruising and our concerns regarding the approach that CRT is taking. The vast majority of NABO members are unlikely to be […]
Chairman’s column NABO News 4 July 2015
Chairman’s Column Why not stand? Chairman Mike Rodd focuses on two upcoming elections Two important events are looming for all of us who care about our wonderful waterways: Council elections for both NABO and CRT. The past few years have been crucial for NABO, especially as we come to grips with our role […]
