BW announce rises for Long Term Moorers
BW has announced the price adjustments for its long-term moorings for customers with 12 month mooring permits.
NABO responds to 2011 Licence fee consultation
After internal discussion within NABO Council and considering comments and suggestions from members, NABO has submitted its response to the 2011 Licence fee consultation document as follows: National Association of Boat Owners Consultation response concerning the Proposed changes to the licencing system in 2011. Boat Licence Changes 2011 The National Association […]
Shock drop in BW Grant!
Defra has today (20 December 2010) announced that its grant to British Waterways next year will be £41.5m. This is a reduction of £9.8m (or 19%) from the 2010/11 baseline grant of £51.3m.
NABO Announce a return to Crick in May 2011
At the recent Council Meeting following this years AGM budget approval was given for a return to Crick Show next spring.
BW consults on changes to Boat Business Licences
In response to feedback from the boating trade, British Waterways (BW) is currently consulting on a number of changes to the way business boats are licensed.
British Waterways boat licence changes for 2011
British Waterways (BW) is due to make changes to boat licensing in 2011. Straightforward price changes will take effect from April 2011.
Barton Aqueduct Opening Times 2011
Peel Holdings have issued the opening times for the Barton Swing Aqueduct for 2011 as well as the usual the maintenance which falls a little later than BW! The dates are
NABO Chairman welcomes IWAC’s report on the third sector
IWAC have now published their report on the issues surrounding BW’s move to the third sector.
Leeds & Liverpool to open in two stages
British Waterways has announced that the closed section of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal is to re-open in two stages,after the latest review of the reservoir levels.
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,