There will be a boater parents’ meeting organised by NBTA today Wednesday 1st July 2026 at 5pm. The meeting will hear a report on a Department for Education meeting, including discussion of the new Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 and how this will affect boater families who home-school. Plus what you told us are […]
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HEATWAVE ALERT
HEATWAVE ALERT ⚠️ Here we republish advice for boaters about the heatwave forecast for this week from Floaty Boat – floatyboat.org – and from Canal & River Trust (CRT). This is the advice from Floaty Boat: From today (23rd June) until Friday (26th June) we are going to experience extreme temperatures. The Met Office and […]
Boat Dwellers’ Rights Bill introduced in Parliament
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 […]
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.