Canal and Rivers Trust related reference documents. CRT formed in mid 2012 from BW.

CRT increase licences again

The Canal & River Trust is today announcing an increase in boat licence fees for both private boat owners and boating businesses of 4.85% from 1 April 2026. The rise…

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CRT Hire boater survey 2025

We see that the 2025 Hire Boater Survey is drawing to a close. If you have something to say, do it quickly here: https://canalrivertrust.welcomesyourfeedback.net/s/txpr70

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CRT Friends webinar on water resources

CRT have this event this week, There is time to join our next exclusive Friends’ webinar on Thursday 23 October, where we’ll be diving into one of our most precious…

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CRT close toilets and showers

From 3 November 2025, all showers, public toilets, and what CRT deam as 'other non-essential facilities' will be closed. As part of this change, Canal & River Trust will no…

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CRT Winter works programme

These are now listed on the standard stoppage notices board. As last year CRT has failed to give us the separate schedule and the map, so we have to go…

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CRT Winter moorings now available to book

Winter moorings for 2025/26 will be available for up to four months from Friday 1 November 2025 until Friday 28 February 2026. Permits will be on sale from Wednesday 1…

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CRT Annual Public Meeting 2025

CRT's Annual Public Meeting will take place live online at 2.30pm on Monday 20 October. During the meeting they will reflect on activities and financial performance during 2024/25 and welcome…

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CRT Annual report 2025

CRT have issued their annual report for 2024-2025. It can be found here. We see that boating income is now their top income stream. Maybe just as well, to help…

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CRT National boat count 2025

The Canal & River Trust’s National Boat Count, conducted across the charity’s waterways each year, has seen a 1.5% increase in boat numbers together with an increase in unlicensed boats,…

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