NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOAT OWNERSParliamentary Debate on the Waterways
On 7th July 2010,Tristram Hunt (Stoke-on-Trent Central, Labour) introduced an adjournment debate on the subject of the future of the waterways, with the Minister, Richard Benyon, present.
British Waterways Annual Report 2009/2010
The following press release was issued by BW this week and contains links to the Full 2009/2010 Accounts. We suspect that readers will look at Directors remuneration on page 46 as a first stop but the whole report is worth reading
And now water shortages on the Rochdale!!
The Rochdale Canal could run out of water in August unless there is significant rainfall before then, warned British Waterways’ Manchester and Pennine area manager David Baldacchino today.
Leeds and Liverpool drought stoppages and lock timings
The following times details have been issued by BW on the troubled Leeds and Liverpool following the now severe water shortages.
Drought affects Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
BW have announced that it will be necessary to introduce a series of measures to manage the water on the Mon and Brec canal from Monday 28th June.
Statement from new Waterways Minister – hedging bets?
The following written statement made today by Defra minister Richard Benyon MP with regard to inland waterways in England and Wales sort of sits on the fence
Don’t Miss out on the Ribble Link!
NABO Members ( in fact, any Boat Owners!) should not miss out on the chance of crossing the Ribble if one crew member
Press Release – New Licence Charges
NABO welcomes BW licence fee proposals for 2010/11. BW has just announced the licence fee increases for this year.
BW Public consultation on Winter Stoppages Planning 2010/11
This year, for the first time, BW is encouraging more active involvement of waterway users in planning the timetable of works.
Major shortages on L&L at Wigan
After the whole of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal through Wigan has been closed for two days, through lack of water, British Waterways is to introduce very restricted assisted passages though the affected area.
