The NBTA is asking members to comment on the draft proposed EA procedure for the removal of unregistered residential boats under Article 16 of the Environment Agency (Inland Waterways) Order 2010, which made it a criminal offence for a boat owner to keep an unregistered boat on EA waterways. The consultation ends on 28th September […]
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Help get MPs on side
With the option to change boater legislation on the table for CRT, we need to get more MP allies to help stop any law change. We have put together an easy-to-use online form for you to write to an MP and to collect information on what MPs have said about boaters to help us direct […]
Victory for itinerant boat dwellers – Hackney Smoke Control Order will not apply to boats
In a victory for the Bargee Traveller community, Hackney Council has decided not to apply its proposed Smoke Control Order to moored boats. Following representations from the NBTA and its members in the Council’s consultation in 2024, the Council decided not to apply the controls to boats. A key reason was “greater recognition of the […]
National survey results show CRT failing to get the basics right
Canal & River Trust (CRT) has published the results of the engagement survey of waterway users carried out by consultants Campbell Tickell for the CRT Commission to review boat licensing. Results showed that more than 8 in 10 are frustrated with the day-to-day management of CRT waterways. Over 60% of respondents were frustrated about maintenance […]
Birmingham Smoke Control Order consultation, deadline 21st August
Birmingham City Council is consulting on whether to use its powers under the Environment Act 2021 to include moored boats in a new Smoke Control Order. Tell Birmingham Council exactly why our homes will become uninhabitable in winter if we can’t use our solid fuel stoves!
London healthy waterways survey extended to 1st August
The London healthy waterways survey has been extended to 1st August. Have your say here https://rrrconsultancy.questionpro.eu/londonhealthywaterwayssurvey2025
Keele University survey on liveaboard boaters’ access to healthcare
Researchers from Keele University want to talk to liveaboard boaters about their experiences of NHS services, including going to the GP.
Next Stop Licence Discrimination and CRT Licence Review campaign meetings both Monday 14th July
The next general Stop Licence Discrimination campaign meeting is on Monday 14th July 2025 at 7pm. The next general meeting to discuss the CRT Licence Review Commission is on Monday 14th July 2025 at 8.15pm. Both meetings can be accessed at https://8×8.vc/nbta/nbta Alternatively, you can phone in using these dial in details: 0330 808 1706 […]
Please sign Thames lock keepers’ petition for safe staffing levels
Lock keepers on the River Thames have suspended the planned industrial action that was due to take place in June. Members of the GMB union have withdrawn ‘work to rule’ action following negotiations with the Environment Agency (EA). The NBTA supports the Thames lock and weir keepers’ struggle for safe staffing levels. Find out more […]
£100 fines for staying more than 24 hours – help us get rid of new Elmbridge PSPO
Elmbridge Borough Council is now enforcing a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) and once again wants to get rid of itinerant boat dwellers from its land on the Thames! We will again be challenging this and we need your help.