NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOAT OWNERS
BW say BCN open as usual this summer
At the West Midlands user group meetings in the last week, BW presented their plans to keep the BCN open this summer.
More relaxation in the use of Standedge?
Following the efforts of NABO members Keith Noble and Peter Killan and others, David Baldacchino, BW Manager for the Manchester and Pennine waterway said at a User Group Meeting
BW to issue interim results of mooring consultations
BW have said that they have now made an interim assessment of the submissions made to two recent consultations; the Moorings consultation and the consultation which looked at developing local strategies. The moorings consutation generated 160 responses compared with 98 responses for the local strategies document.
BW announce changes to staff responsibilities for user interfaces
We hear of some plans to change responsibilities for the key interface personnel in BW With effect from 1 July
Environment Agency offer £10 Thames transit licence
NABO has learned that the Environment Agency are to offer a £10 transit licence in response to customer requests
BW announce canalphone for emergency stoppages
Throughout summer 2010 in addition to posting details of emergency stoppages on Waterscape.com, BW will provide the information on Canalphone (01923 201402).
NABO back at Crick
NABO announced recently that it will be represented at the Crick Boat Show and Waterways Festival from 29th to 31st May.
BW Yard at Marsworth
BW are proposing to hold 2 meetings to show the public its amended plans for this re-development.
Boat Safety Scheme Annual Report for 2009
BSS have just issued their annual report: ten pages of facts and plans to address the issues that have been seen last year.
Thames boaters benefit from a clearer boating service
Boaters on the River Thames can now be clearer about the service they can expect with the launch of a new customer charter today, Thursday 1 April.
