The NBTA has identified and challenged procedural bias in the CRT Transforming Boating consultation process. NBTA has identified a structural defect in the consultation’s framing. By stating on the Citizens Boater Panel launch web page and elsewhere in its publicity about the consultation that “the existing licensing system doesn’t work well,” CRT is presenting the […]
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CRT plans major consultation from December and seeks boater involvement in designing it
Following the CRT Commission to review boat licensing (see https://bargee-traveller.org.uk/nbta-publishes-full-response-to-crts-future-of-licensing-report/) CRT is planning to carry out a major consultation on some of the measures proposed by the Commission. The consultation will run for 14 weeks from December 2026 to March 2027. CRT is adopting a “co-production” approach to designing the consultation, and is looking […]
NBTA Proposal to Rescind the Surcharge for Boats Without a Home Mooring
The National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) has formally submitted a proposal to the Canal & River Trust (CRT) Board of Trustees, urging them to rescind the “Surcharge for boats without a home mooring”. We are publishing this document to share our case for removing a policy that places a disproportionate financial burden on itinerant boaters […]
Ofgem invitation to Travelling communities to shape its energy schemes
Ofgem, the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets, is looking for members of the Travelling communities to take part in user research. Share your experiences and help shape how future energy schemes are designed and delivered.
Salford Smoke control order consultation, deadline 17th August
Salford City Council is consulting on making the whole of the borough a Smoke Control Area including moored boats. Please object to the inclusion of boats in this Smoke Control Area. The deadline for responses is 17th August 2026. See www.salford.gov.uk/smokecontrolarea
Get ready for a summer of protest!
CRT is attending community events while at the same time ramping up enforcement against our community. On 1st April 2026, the licence surcharge on boats without a home mooring increased to a damaging 15%. Meetings with the new Chief Executive have not so far produced any change to CRT’s policies regarding itinerant boat dwellers. Please […]
All members invited to NBTA Committee meeting 19th July
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 July 2026 at 2pm- 5pm.
Stop Licence Discrimination and CRT Licence Review campaign meetings 14th July
The next general Stop Licence Discrimination and CRT Licence Review Commission campaign meeting is online on Tuesday 14th July 2026 at 7pm.
Islington smoke control order consultation, deadline 23rd July
The London Borough of Islington is consulting on extending its Smoke Control Area to include moored boats. Please object to the inclusion of boats in this Smoke Control Area. The deadline for responses is 23rd July 2026. See www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/variation-of-smoke-control-order
Boater parents’ meeting today 1st July
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 […]