National Press Releases

Changes to boat licence fees 2010

09 June 2010
In November 2009 British Waterways published a short consultation paper on proposals for changes to boat licence fees for 2010. There were 57 responses to the invitation for feedback, including 14 from organisations representing boat licence holders. Based on this feedback, decisions have now been made on changes to boat licence fees and the payment process.

British Waterways and the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust pilot third sector

28 May 2010
As part of its plans to establish a ‘national trust’ for the nation’s canals and rivers, British Waterways (BW) together with the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust (KACT) are piloting an innovative approach to managing the 200-year old Kennet & Avon Canal. The launch of the initiative will give the people that use and enjoy the waterway and the communities that live alongside it a much greater say in how the canal is managed.

Docklands welcomes ships

28 May 2010
This week saw British Waterways welcome a fleet of four ships, part of the NATO Mine Counter Measures, to London Docklands.

Clive Henderson elected as chairman of the British Waterways Advisory Forum

27 May 2010
The British Waterways Advisory Forum (BWAF) has elected Clive Henderson as its new chairman from 3 November 2010.

BW's 2010 works programme reflects boater feedback

18 May 2010
BW’s latest survey of more than 2,000 boat owners at the end of 2009 shows that opinions about the overall upkeep, value for money and experiences on the waterways remain stable. It reports that almost nine out of ten boaters (87%) would either definitely or probably recommend boating to other people.

British Waterways creates head of community engagement post

14 May 2010
British Waterways (BW) has established a senior management position specifically looking at community engagement across the 2,200-mile network of canals and navigable rivers it cares for. Caroline Killeavy has been appointed head of community engagement with a remit to grow the number of people volunteering across the waterways and so lay the foundation for any future transition of BW into the third sector.

Vole-au-Vent: Water voles spotted enjoying classic French cuisine

30 April 2010
British Waterways’ ecologists have discovered some unusual feeding habits of the normally herbivorous water vole after finding evidence of them eating the well known French delicacy – frogs’ legs.

Top 10 things to do on canals this May Bank Holiday weekend

27 April 2010
For anyone who doesn't feel the tug of the tiller this weekend, here is a list of things to do on canals all over Britain this May Bank Holiday weekend.

Steve Dunlop appointed Regeneration Director at British Waterways

23 April 2010
British Waterways has appointed Steve Dunlop to the role of regeneration director responsible for overseeing the breadth of canal-led regeneration projects across the UK.

British Waterways grows volunteer team and plans “canal adoptions” to engage communities

21 April 2010
As part of British Waterways’ proposed plans to move the canal network into a mutual organisation, such as a charitable trust, the organisation is continuing to seek new ways to work with volunteers.

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