National Press Releases

BW Invites Views On Its Plans To Consult On The Pricing And Allocation Of Long Term Moorings

20 March 2008
BW is asking boaters to consider and feedback on the proposed scope, format and timescales for its 12-week public consultation into the pricing and allocation of BW long term moorings. Scheduled to get underway in May, the consultation will include a review of the current mooring tenders trial as well as alternative options put forward by boating interest groups for the pricing and allocation of vacancies.

Member Appointed To British Waterways Board

13 March 2008
Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change, Stewart Stevenson today announced the appointment of a new member to the British Waterways Board.

The Tees Barrage To Appear In London 2012 Pre-Games Training Camp Guide

03 March 2008
The Tees Barrage, British Waterways flagship Teeside white water course, has been selected to appear in the London Organising Committee Pre-Games Training Camp Guide alongside 18 other facilities from the North East, it was revealed today.

It's Business As Usual On Much Of The 'Mon & Brec' Canal

22 February 2008
With over 18 miles of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal unaffected by the recent breach, preparations are in full swing for the main tourism season.

Defra Announces British Waterways Grant For 2008/09

21 February 2008
Today (21 February) Defra announced its grant to British Waterways for 2008/09. The grant is £56.624 million (like for like comparison 2007/08, £56.4 million), once repayment of £1.024 million of National Loans Fund is excluded.

BW Announces Results Of Boat Licence Fee Consultation

06 February 2008
British Waterways (BW) has published the results of a three month public consultation into boat licence fees in England and Wales. As a result of responses from a range of boaters and boating organisations, together with acknowledgement of a downturn in the wider economy, BW will introduce lower than anticipated licence fee increases for 2008. The 10% prompt payment discount which benefits many fully paid-up boaters will be retained, whilst further measures to crack down on licence evasion, including a new penalty for late payment, will be introduced.

British Waterways to withdraw from Cotswold Canals Partnership

04 February 2008
British Waterways is today (Monday 4 February 2008) announcing its decision to withdraw from the Cotswold Canals Partnership from April 2008.

2008/09 Canal repairs are just the beginning

04 February 2008
British Waterways is committing to a major programme of repairs to reopen the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal in time for the 2009 cruising season, but warns that this is just the start of a lengthy process to secure the future of this important historic and economic artery. The whole engineering programme could last up to four years and cost in the region of £15million with major spend required in 2008/09.

Crick Boat Show 2008: The UK's Premier Inland Waterways Show

09 January 2008
The show will once again take place on the Grand Union Canal at the magnificent Crick Marina, (just off junction 18 of the M1) home to the event since 2000. The premier inland waterways show has something for everyone, whether you're into boating, waterway life or just want to enjoy a great day out and will take place on the May Bank Holiday weekend, 24 to 26 May 2008.

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