A barge moored in Brindley Place Birmingham

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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.

‘Reed’ all about it – Droitwich Barge Canal habitat is flourishing

07 June 2010
Communities and visitors are being invited to see first hand how a partnership between British Waterways and Mother Nature is flourishing along the Barge Canal in Droitwich.

Worcestershire Waterways project moves toward completion

07 June 2010
Worcestershire’s picturesque canal network stands on the verge of complete restoration – the culmination of more than 35 years of community-led campaigning to restore the Droitwich Barge and Junction canals.

Reduced operating hours to Plank Lane Lift Bridge on Leeds & Liverpool Canal

04 June 2010
British Waterways is reducing the operating hours of Plank Lane Lift Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal for a trial period.

Canal ranger sought to help waterway visitors go with the flow

03 June 2010
British Waterways is on the lookout for a volunteer ranger who can bring that personal touch to the picturesque visitor hub of Audlem on the Shropshire Union Canal.

Young enthusiasts open a new chapter in waterway volunteering

03 June 2010
A new generation of volunteers is making its mark on canals in Cheshire and across the region through a programme of events and activities ranging from wildlife habitat creation to celebrating the centenary of an iconic waterways figure Tom Rolt.

Lune Aqueduct public consultation

01 June 2010
Local people with memories of the Lune Aqueduct have the opportunity to play a major part in the upgrade of the magnificent Lune structure as part of an Open Day on Sunday 6 June.

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.

By popular demand: historic waterway structure re-opens

28 May 2010
A quirky piece of North Wales waterways heritage on the Llangollen Canal is set to receive visitors again by popular demand – just weeks after people flocked to its first ever public opening.