CRT has conceded that it cannot lawfully specify a minimum distance that boaters without home moorings must travel in order to comply with Section 17 3 c ii of the 1995 British Waterways Act.
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The Law
Where it is written
CRT concedes that a minimum distance is unlawful
Sunday, January 13th, 2013New Waterways Ombudsman
Saturday, October 27th, 2012Libel threat: Editor offers to remove articles in return for change in enforcement
Saturday, October 20th, 2012CRT threaten our web site with libel
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012K and A mooring strategy consultation plans changed despite BW statement
Wednesday, September 12th, 2012CRT’s plans for the consultation on the K and A Local Mooring Strategy have changed again. A sub-group of the Local Waterway Partnership (formerly the Partnership Board) will review the mooring strategy and will decide what consultation is required. CRT claims this sub-group will be “independent”. At the final meeting of the Local Mooring Strategy Steering Group in October 2011 it was agreed that the Local Waterway Partnership would review the mooring strategy. BW then unilaterally disbanded the Local Mooring Strategy Steering Group before its work was complete. However, at that point BW still intended to carry out a full public consultation.
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Consultation on definition of “Houseboat” until 30th September
Tuesday, September 11th, 2012CRT/ BW is running a consultation on changes to the terms and conditions for houseboat mooring permits. It started at the end of May and the deadline is 30 September 2012. The consultation also seeks views on changes to the definition of “Houseboat”. There are at least two reasons to respond to this consultation.
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CRT moves “Mooring Guidance” goalposts again at IWA behest
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012Boaters complain to CRT about Trustees’ briefing document
Thursday, August 23rd, 2012Housing Benefit and Liveaboard Boaters
Thursday, August 9th, 2012If you live on your boat, and your income and savings are low, you are eligible for Housing Benefit. You can claim Housing Benefit to cover the cost of the boat licence, boat safety certificate and third-party insurance. If you have a mooring and/or if you rent your boat, Housing Benefit will cover the cost of the mooring fee and rent up to certain limits.
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