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 […]
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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 Members of the GMB union have withdrawn ‘work to rule’ action following negotiations with the Environment Agency (EA).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.
Government consultation on decarbonising smaller vessels extended to 8th September
The Department for Transport is running a consultation and call for evidence on decarbonising smaller vessels. The deadline has been extended to 8th September 2025. Please respond to ensure the voices of Bargee Travellers are heard. Here is a suggested response to questions 115, 117,118 and 119:
NBTA evidence to CRT Commission to review boat licensing
Here we publish the NBTA’s evidence and appendices to the Canal & River Trust (CRT) Commission to review boat licensing, submitted on 21st April 2025. The NBTA and other boater groups met individually with the Commission on 16th May 2025.
All members invited to NBTA Committee Meeting, 13th July
The NBTA has a new, bigger Committee; it will meet for the first time on Sunday 13th July 2025 at 2pm-5pm. Please come and take part in decision making and help the NBTA to organise what we do.