The NBTA General Meeting will be held on on Saturday 22nd October 2022 at 2pm. The meeting this year will be held by Zoom. There will be a phone number to join the meeting for anyone without internet access. Details on joining the meeting will be sent out by email and SMS. The purpose of […]
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Updated NBTA briefing on CRT boater census
Apologies, the NBTA briefing on the CRT census included an incomplete version of the census questions. We have updated the briefing and we hope we have managed to capture all of the questions now. See Information for NBTA members about CRT censusV2
Local authority misleads planning inquiry over boat dweller accommodation assessment
Elmbridge Borough Council concealed the fact that it had carried out a Boat Dweller Accommodation Needs Assessment almost six weeks before it reported to a planning inquiry on 15th March 2022 that the study had just begun, in order to boost its case for removing boat dwellers who are moored on unregistered land on the […]
Hundreds sign petition to include off-grid households in government energy bills support
A petition to include off-grid households in the Government’s £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme has so far been signed by over 1700 people. See https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/include-off-grid-households-in-government-ps400-energy-bills-support-scheme The Government announced on 26th May 2022 that UK households will get at least £400 off their energy bills as the Energy Bills Support Scheme is being doubled and made […]
Hosepipe bans do not include domestic boat water tanks
Boaters can still fill the domestic water tanks of their boats in areas where a hosepipe ban is in place. A Temporary Use Ban (TUB), often called a ‘hosepipe’ ban, does not prevent anyone from using a hosepipe to fill a domestic water tank that provides water for drinking, cooking, washing and sanitary uses.
CRT boater census
CRT is carrying out its first boater census during August and September 2022 in order to better understand who is on its waterways and what their needs are. NBTA activist Dave Mendes da Costa, who is one of the boater representatives on the CRT Council, encourages liveaboard boaters to complete it.
CRT increases licence fees a second time this year
In an unprecedented move, Canal & River Trust (CRT) is increasing boat licence fees twice this year with another inflation-linked rise of 4% from 1st October 2022. This follows the 4% rise on 1st April 2022.
EA is recruiting to new National Waterways Advisory Group, deadline 14th August
In May 2022 the Environment Agency (EA) announced a new engagement model between the navigation authority and its customers on the waterways, which includes a new National Waterways Forum and a National Waterways Advisory Group. The EA is now recruiting for members of the National Waterways Advisory Group.
Low water levels on EA and CRT waterways
Water shortages and navigation restrictions Due to water shortages caused by prolonged dry weather, navigation on many inland waterways is being restricted.
Covid-19 jabs and health checks for the boating community, Anderton, 22nd July
Live Well on the Water will take place at 11am-4pm on Friday 22nd July 2022 at the Anderton Boat Lift. It includes a Covid-19 vaccination clinic, health checks, refreshments, art and craft sessions and outdoor activities. Aimed at the local boating community, it will feature advice and support from local organisations and cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose, BMI and pulse checks. The health checks will be delivered by registered clinicians who […]