Posts Tagged ‘Environment Agency’
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020
The Floaty Boat Fund is raising money to help boaters affected by the sinkings and strandings on the River Avon following the failure of the Environment Agency’s (EA) sluice gate at Twerton on 15th September. While the fund cannot offer financial support to individuals, money raised will be used to provide appropriate support. You can donate here:
http://floatyboatfund.com
A friend of James, whose home was sunk, has started a fundraiser to help him repair his boat. You can donate here:
https://uk.gofundme.com/f/james039-lost-houseboat-fund
Boaters affected by the sinkings and strandings can claim compensation from the Environment Agency, who say that “If you believe you have a reasonable and legitimate claim please notify us via the following email address, with TWERTON INCIDENT as the subject”:
Estates-SW-Thames@environment-agency.gov.uk
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Tags: appeal, BANES Council, Bath, compensation, continuous cruising, donation, Environment Agency, Floaty Boat Fund, Julian House, liveaboards, River Avon, River Canal Rescue, safety, Travelling Community Support Service
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Thursday, September 17th, 2020
The Environment Agency has this evening (17th September 2020) issued more information about the help available for boaters affected by the sinkings and strandings due to the sluice gate failure at Twerton in Bath. This includes details about what will be done to raise and inspect boats. Please see below.
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Tags: BANES Council, Bath, continuous cruising, Environment Agency, Julian House, liveaboards, River Avon, River Canal Rescue, safety, Travelling Community Support Service
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Thursday, September 17th, 2020
Help is available for the boaters affected by the sinkings and strandings on the River Avon in Bath on 15th September 2020, caused by the failure of the Environment Agency’s (EA) sluice gate at Twerton. Alice and Carla from Julian House Travelling Communities Support Service will be on site today 17th September to assist anyone who needs support. Contact Alice on 07960 097719 or Carla on 07539 926809. The EA and CRT will also be at Weston Lock today from 8am. If you have any concerns about water levels or the sluice gate, contact 0800 807060 24 hours a day.
CRT has contracted with River Canal Rescue to raise and free the sunk and stranded boats and they will be on site today to assess damage to each boat. The Police, Avon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, CRT and BaNES Council have also been on the spot to protect the boats, provide security and provide emergency accommodation (at YMCA Bath) or welfare support for those who need it. If you know anyone who has been affected please share this information with them as they may not have access to their phone, charger or laptop.
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Tags: BANES Council, Bath, continuous cruising, Environment Agency, Julian House, liveaboards, River Avon, River Canal Rescue, safety, Travelling Community Support Service
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Friday, May 17th, 2019
We have received the message below from the National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA).
There will be a public meeting to discuss the activities of District Enforcement in Reading on Tuesday 21st May 2019 at 7pm at The Jolly Anglers, Kennetside, Reading. Bring your District Enforcement issues.
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Tags: District Enforcement, enforcement, Environment Agency, NBTA, Reading, Reading Borough Council, River Kennet, River Thames
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Tuesday, February 27th, 2018
CRT is making plans for a second dry winter following the driest year on recent record during 2017, according to a Freedom of Information response.
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Tags: Adam Comerford, CRT, CRT Trustees, DEFRA, drought, Environment Agency, Freedom of Information Act, water conservation, water levels, water resources
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