A Rights of Boat Dwellers Bill has been introduced in the House of Lords. The Bill was presented by Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville on Monday 8th June 2026. The Bill aims to close gaps in the law that deny boat dwellers, both with and without a mooring, the rights enjoyed by people who live […]
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Itinerant boaters, citizens of the waterways
Fire, police, ambulance, and … A correspondent sent this account to the NBTA recently: “Here is a list of things that have come to mind that I have personally done, or participated in, most of them quite frequently. I have since spoken to other boaters, who, much to their own surprise, quickly come up with […]
CRT lobbied against security of tenure for moorings
In 2025, members of the House of Lords attempted to get amendments included in the Renters’ Rights Bill that would have extended security of tenure to boat dwellers.
NBTA is hiring! We’re looking for a paid Casework Co-ordinator, deadline 30th June
Are you passionate about advocating for the rights of boat dwellers and ensuring they receive the support they need? Join the National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) as our Casework Coordinator and make a real difference in the lives of boaters across the UK!
Boat Safety Scheme smoke alarm consultation, deadline 30th April
The Boat Safety Scheme is running a consultation on introducing a new requirement for suitable smoke alarms in good condition and in suitable locations, on all types of boats with accommodation spaces. The deadline for responses is 30th April 2026.
New, dedicated email address to contact NBTA caseworkers
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE TO DEAL WITH WATERWAY ENFORCEMENT OR DENIAL OF SERVICES, PLEASE CONTACT casework@bargee-traveller.org.uk
All members invited to NBTA Committee meeting 19th April
All members are invited to join the Committee meeting to take part in decision making and to help the NBTA to organise what we do. The meeting is online on Sunday 19th April 2026 at 2pm- 5pm.
Protest leafleters wanted this Spring!
Be a real friend of the waterways, help to protect the itinerant boat dwelling community! Have an impact on CRT, inform the public that the surcharge and the licence review commission’s recommendations are unjust and discriminatory! We have a revised leaflet to hand out this Spring at events where CRT has a stall.
DEFRA solid fuel burning consultation, deadline this Thursday 19th March
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is running a consultation on the use of solid fuels. The deadline for responses is this Thursday 19th March 2026. Please respond to tell DEFRA that our solid fuel stoves are essential and our homes would be uninhabitable in winter without them.
Grand Union Canal Transfer consultation, deadline 2nd April 2026
The statutory Public Consultation on the Grand Union Canal Transfer scheme (GUCT) has started. It ends at 11:59pm on Thursday 2nd April 2026. The NBTA encourages all itinerant liveaboard boaters, especially those who travel on the Coventry, North Oxford and Grand Union canals to respond.