NABO Responds to CRT’s Auction of Towpath Moorings Consultation
The National Association of Boat Owners (NABO) discussed this at the recent meeting of NABO Council and reviewed earlier submissions . The overwhelming answer to the question "Has anything changed since we previously responded to British Waterways on their proposal to auction long term moorings" was NO!
NABO Responds to Water Resources Strategy Consultation
NABO wishes to congratulate CRT on both the approach to, and contents of, this very fine and pioneering strategy-development exercise. The process of consulting the prime users of the waterways is exemplary and the proposals made are well-supported by evidence-based analysis and the use of best practice engineering techniques.
Debbie joins Dean in CRT’s Customer Services Team.
We are delighted to learn that Debbie Lumb, previously Head of Museums and Attractions and another highly respected ex- waterway manager (for the North West), has joined the newly-formed CRT Customer Service Team, working for Dean Davies as the Customer Service Project Manager.
Notes of meeting between CRT & National Boating Organisations on 22 September 2014
These are the notes of the recent meeting held between CRT and the National Boating Organisations on the 22nd September 2014.
APPG Waterways report on CRT’s performance
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Waterways (APPG) Inquiry into the Progress of the Canal and River Trust has just published its report, following its meeting in July. Although NABO was not invited to give verbal evidence, the written evidence provided by us features extensively in this encouraging report.
Report on the National Users Forum : Wednesday 10th September 2104
Held at The Bond in Birmingham, this 6-monthly meeting was well attended by representatives of most boating and canal-related organisations.
NABO comments on the July edition of CRT’s Towpath Mooring Project
There is an implication that NABO is supporting the recent and proposed changes to Visitor Moorings and that CRT are pro actively engaging with associations to formalise a national policy. This has certainly not been the case to date.
CRT announces £3m additional investment in the waterways for boaters
The Canal & River Trust has announced a £3m package of additional investment in the waterways to improve the experience for boaters and other visitors.
Visitor Moorings: Help us collate the changes
At the end of March this year the boating associations held a meeting with CRT to discuss mooring strategy. It was agreed that there was a need for evidence-based data gathering before further changes were made to Visitor Moorings. Richard Parry agreed and instructed Sally Ash that no more changes should be made to visitor […]
Lancaster Canal Boaters call for reversal of 48-hr moorings imposition
This is the resolution passed, nearly unanimously, by a well-attended meeting of boaters at the Tithe Barn at Garstang on the Lancaster Canal last night. It is being sent to Chantelle Seaborn, the NW Waterways Manager and copied to Richard Parry.
