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Boat licence fees for 2026-27
We're today announcing an increase in boat licence fees for both private boat owners and boating businesses of 4.85% from 1 April 2026.
13 November 2025
New report shows how former industrial waterways have become key for nature
Our report shines a light on how the nation’s former industrial canal network is one of its greatest, yet under-recognised, assets for wildlife and for connecting people with nature.
7 November 2025
Awards celebrate volunteer excellence on our canals
We're celebrating the outstanding contribution of volunteers as it completes its annual volunteer awards.
3 November 2025
Remembering Prunella Scales
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Prunella Scales who was a much-loved supporter of our canals.
28 October 2025
Spooktactular events Halloween events to scare your socks off on Yorkshire canals
Things are getting very spooky around Halloween on our canals in Yorkshire, with frightening family-fun Halloween events to scare even the most intrepid ghost hunter.
27 October 2025
Lottery Players' helps us undertake vital winter maintainance programme
We're set to deliver a wide-ranging programme of major maintenance and preservation projects to help keep the nation’s historic canal network navigable, open and alive.
27 October 2025
Essential repairs ramping up on iconic swing bridge
A programme of essential repairs on Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge enters a key phase later this month, and waterways charity Canal & River Trust is updating residents on the works.
23 October 2025
Our volunteers improve floating wildlife habitat in Shipley
A floating bog garden at the Bradford Canal basin in Shipley has been extended to boost biodiversity and bring more nature into the area, thanks to funding from Shipley Town Council’s Green Grant.
23 October 2025
Boats returning to Foxton Locks as Autumn events programme gets under way
We've announced that Foxton Locks will be temporarily reopening to boats at the end of the month.
22 October 2025
Celebrate Diwali by the water with our River of Lights
We're inviting people in Leicester to experience a magical celebration of Diwali as the city’s River Soar comes alive with lights.
14 October 2025

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