Several boaters have asked whether there is a hidden agenda behind the recently imposed ‘no mooring’ restriction at between Murhill and Limpley Stoke. The ‘no mooring’ signs cite the danger of falling trees as the reason for the restriction.
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Posts Tagged ‘mooring’
Mooring under falling trees
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013BaNES Council want to hear from liveaboard boaters
Monday, March 4th, 2013Bath and NE Somerset Council want to hear from liveaboard boaters on the Kennet and Avon Canal and the River Avon. If you live on your boat without a home mooring, and spend some of your time between Dundas and Hanham, or if you live on a mooring in this area, the Council wants you to tell them about your needs and requirements. Please email scrutiny@bathnes.gov.uk by March 28th 2013.
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CRT lose Section 8 case after 6-year court battle
Thursday, February 14th, 2013We have just received the following press release from Nigel Moore, who has won his case on appeal:
“They used to boast that they had never lost a Section 8 case, but the Canal & River Trust now have suffered a significant setback with regard to the extent of their claimed powers over boaters.
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Enforcement bully backs down after complaint from injured boater
Saturday, January 19th, 2013An enforcement officer has been forced to reconsider ordering an injured boater to move within 48 hours, and has agreed that the boater can stay on a visitor mooring for the time that a doctor has recommended for the injury to heal.
Ropes cut at Semington
Wednesday, January 9th, 2013Two boats had their ropes cut and were set adrift at Semington yesterday (8th January), probably after dark. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously, or have any information that could help to track down the culprit, please contact Wiltshire Police on 101.
Quiet mooring zone kicks off at Honey Street
Saturday, October 20th, 2012
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Friday, July 20th, 2012Boater proposes innovative solution at Alton PC meeting
Saturday, April 7th, 2012Following news of Alton Parish Council’s aim to prevent boats mooring between the Barge Inn and Honey Street bridge, boaters were invited by parish council representatives to discuss their concerns. Three boaters met with the members of the parish council before its meeting on 14 March.
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Parish Council apologises for not consulting boaters
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012Alton Parish Council has apologised for not talking to boaters about its efforts to prevent boats mooring in Honey Street. “We should have discussed this with boaters first” said the Parish Clerk Charles Reiss.
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Bedtime Reading – the new moorings guidance
Monday, May 16th, 2011BW have issued “For discussion with representatives of national boating organisations” a revised version of the 2004 document “Moorings Guidance for Continuous Cruisers”.