Inland Waterways – Page 13
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NewsStoke Wharf terminus to be developed
Plans for the regeneration of Stoke Wharf terminus are a step closer with formalised plans in place between the local council and a property developer.
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Online mooring policy updated
The Canal & River Trust is to change the short-term licences it offers to visiting boaters following a national licensing consultation.
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Price rise for London moorings
More than 90% of Waterside Moorings customers in central London will see the cost of mooring their boat rise following a review of prices.
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IWA launches Vision for London
The Inland Waterways Association has launched its Vision for London, an in-depth look at the issues faced by users of the capital’s rivers and canals.
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Basic facilities top list of canal concerns
Basic facilities such as clean water, rubbish and portable toilet emptying dominate canal users'' concerns according to a recent survey conducted by the Inland Waterways Association (IWA).
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New base for Anglo Welsh Waterway Holidays
Anglo Welsh Waterway Holidays is to start offering canal boat hire from Whixall Marina, close to Shropshire’s Llangollen Canal.
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Tickets now on sale for Crick Boat Show
Advance tickets are now on sale for the 2019 Crick Boat Show.
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Canal reopens to boat traffic
The Forth & Clyde Canal is due to reopen to boat traffic this spring – the first time in more than a year.
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Lock usage is down 11%
Lock usage along the Canal & River Trust’s 2,000 miles of waterways was down 11% in 2018 compared to the previous year.
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IWA: HS2 input has been “distorted”
The Inland Waterways Association has accused HS2 leaders of distorting recommendations on noise mitigation measures at Great Haywood and Fradley Wood on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
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Bookings increase for Kate Boats
Kate Boats has reported a 16% increase in bookings in January 2019 compared to January 2018.
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Shropshire Union Canal opens after repairs
The Middlewich branch of the Shropshire Union Canal has reopened following repairs costing £3m after a section of the 200-year-old embankment was washed into the River Wheelock in March.
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BSS warns of onboard dangers
Representatives from the Boat Safety Scheme, a public safety initiative owned by the Canal & River Trust and the Environment Agency, are urging the industry to take onboard safety seriously following the deaths of three inland boaters in 2018.
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Macclesfield Canal in £1.4m overhaul
Macclesfield Canal is receiving an investment of £1.4m from the Canal & River Trust to carry out essential maintenance and repair work.
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Tourism awards for Norfolk boatyard
Richardson’s Cruisers has been pronounced Best in Britain by UK holiday company Hoseasons.
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£5.35m for Scottish canal improvements
Scottish Canals has been awarded £5.35m in government funds to help maintain and improve the canal network.
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Successful trials for unmanned survey vessel
Research and development company, Safeguard Nautica, has joined forces with control systems partner, Reygar, to develop a portable unmanned survey system for inland waterways.
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Environment Agency to increase boat charges
The Environment Agency is to increase the cost of boat registrations on its waterways from 2019 which it says will help ensure a sustainable service and cover maintenance.
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Boat licence fees frozen for 2019
The Canal & River Trust has confirmed private and business boat licence fees will be frozen for 2019 and will remain at current prices until 1 April 2020.
