HRH Prince of Wales: Patron for Canal & River Trust
His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, a long-time supporter of the waterways, will become the first Patron of the new Canal & River Trust, the body being set up to care for the historic canals and rivers of England and Wales. The news was announced at the first meeting of the CRT's Council in […]
British Waterways Transfer Order in Parliament
The draft Order for the transfer of functions of British Waterways to the Canal & River Trust was laid before Parliament on 29 February 2012. The Public Bodies Act 2011 allows for such orders to be approved by resolution of each House after the expiry of the 40-day period specified in the Act.
The Canal & River Trust concerns Stephen Peters
Stephen Peters (NABO and TBA preferred candidate in the CRT elections) writes: I am beginning to get a little concerned about the direction in which CRT matters are proceeding in the run-up to the eventual handover of British Waterways’ activities to the new charity later this year. Delays
Let Voting Commence
LET VOTING COMMENCE! – THE CRT COUNCIL ELECTION GETS UNDERWAY by Stephen Peters (NABO and TBA preferred candidate in the CRT elections) The election for the Boaters’ Representatives on the Canal & River Trust Council will take another step forward on 8 February 2012, when the ballot process commences. Eligible voters (i.e. one person for […]