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Green flag press release

Canal & River Trust is celebrating ten years of Green Flag Award success, with 758 miles of its waterways across England and Wales now recognised by Keep Britain Tidy for…

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CRT Annual boaters survey 2026

Canal & River Trust has published the results with overall satisfaction at 50%, down from 55% in 2025 but remaining above the 2024 low point of 46%. Stoppages emerged as…

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CRT announce changes to executive team

CRT have announced a streamlined executive team structure that is coming into effect from 1 July 2026, The new structure combines existing leadership roles with newly created and expanded positions. It…

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BSS reopen smoke alarm consultation

BSS have reopened the smoke alarm consultation until the end of July 2026. You can see the consultation here: https://www.boatsafetyscheme.org/about-us/news-blog/nr26-001-the-boat-safety-standards-setting-forum-smoke-alarm-consultation-extended/ This has happened becaase NABO complained to CRT about the…

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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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