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 Review of NABO Waterways Condition Survey Urgent issues
Jeff Whyatt, British Waterways SE Waterways Unit Manager, has produced a summary of the waterways units’ responses to urgent issues highlighted by NABO’s Waterways Condition Survey.
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.
Harbour Revision Order PLA
Tidal Thames/Port of London Authority – Harbour Revision Order Council is considering whether and if so how we should respond
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.
Have your Say on Thames Customer Service!
Good customer service along the River Thames is to be recognised by two new waterways awards launched last week by the Environment Agency.