There have been further developments regarding the local mooring strategy at the Kennet and Avon Local Waterways Partnership Board.
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Partnership Board to form committee on mooring strategy
Friday, February 17th, 2012BW release draft mooring strategy proposals
Saturday, February 11th, 2012BW recently released a draft summary of the Local Mooring Strategy proposals to the Steering Group and the representatives of unaffiliated boaters on the Group responded to these draft proposals this week. BW has asked for responses from Steering Group members prior to putting the finalised proposals out to consultation. Watch out for boaters’ meetings soon to make sure you have your say about it. BW’s summary of the proposals and the unaffiliated boaters’ response is below.
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Voting starts tomorrow – check your post!
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012Voting for the Canal and River Trust Council starts tomorrow, 8th February. Liveaboard boater Frank Kelly, who helped to prevent BW from introducing its draconian and unlawful mooring strategy for the River Lea, is standing for election to one of the four private boater places on the Council.
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Local NABO rep furious at BW’s decision to disband local mooring strategy group
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012The NABO rep for the south of England, Andy Colyer, has publicly condemned BW’s unlilateral decision to disband the Local Mooring Strategy Steering Group. ”I told you so” he said
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Boat Fire Safety Advisor out and about this week
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service’s boat fire safety advisor Rob Buckland is out on the K and A in Wiltshire this week offering free smoke detectors and fire safety advice. This is the first time the Fire Service has done this in winter.
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Liveaboard boater to stand for election
Monday, January 16th, 2012Liveaboard boater Frank Kelly will be standing for election to one of the four boater representative places on the Canal and River Trust Council. Here is his statement which will be on the voting form:
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Port of London Authority
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012This cartoon is on it’s 3rd or 4th re-incarnation as the Port of London Authority keep forcing YouTube to withdraw it for ‘legal’ reasons!
Public Bodies Bill becomes law but still time to object to BW charity registration
Friday, December 16th, 2011The Public Bodies Bill that will enable the government to transfer BW to a charity, gained Royal Assent on 14 December and is now law. There is still time to object to the registration of the Canal and River Trust. We understand that the application to register the charity will be made very soon so there isn’t a lot of time to get your objections in.
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LILO Liveaboard Boaters Gathering near Pewsey April 2012
Monday, November 28th, 2011Low Impact Life Onboard (LILO) is hosting a gathering of boaters at a pub with a camp site and barn near Pewsey from 13th to 15th April 2012. All boaters are welcome. It will be an informal get-together for boaters to share news and skills. There will be plenty of camping space available for those who decide not to bring their boats to the gathering. The site is 5 minutes walk from the canal.
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