Seven Trent Water don’t want toilet blue.

Severn Trent Water, which operates many wastewater treatment plants in the Midlands, has started banning tankered elsan waste which contains formaldehyde. Other water companies are likely to follow. Boats with…

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CRT Boater survey 2024

CRT have asked a third of boat licence holders to take part in this year's survey. There's no space to expand on the tick box questions or comment apart from…

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CRT boat licence T&C’s revised.

CRT have issued revised terms which will apply to licenses issued on and after 1st April. The terms from 2023 apply to existing licences until they are renewed. Our Chair…

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Chairmans column January 2024

Looking back, looking ahead Chair Anne Husar reflects on a sunny winter’s day As I write this, there's a beautifully clear blue sky from which the sun is streaming in…

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NABO News editorial January 24

A tale of two countries Editor John Sadler goes north I made a road trip last year to Scotland, spending the first night at The Kelpies, by the canal, and…

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CRT response on new Privacy terms

CRT changed their privacy documents in late 2023. You can see them here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/the-publication-scheme/making-a-request-for-information/privacy-notice We have asked under FOI for an explanation of the basis for the change and they…

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NABO News 2024

NABO News - Issue 6 of 2024: 4 Editorial 5 In the Chair 6 Our new Council member, Duncan Wright 7 Fly on the wall 8 A NABO appeal for…

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2020 Bulletin archive

January Bulletin Past events CRT Council Elections – your vote counts! Voting for public representatives to serve on CRT Council closes on 14th February. There are 34 candidates vying for…

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Calor Confirmation of 3.9kg and 4.5kg Cylinders

Just before Christmas, Calor’s Network Team reaffirmed that Calor is to continue to supply the 3.9kg propane and 4.5kg butane cylinder sizes and is working hard to return supply to…

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Boaters Reps Meeting, 23rd October

Helen Hutt reports Well, folks, this was quite something. First on the agenda was, of course, the new licensing proposals. Matthew Symonds, CRT Boating Manger, made it clear from the…

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