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Historic canals championed as solutions to UK's modern challenges
A new report demonstrates how the UK’s unique network of historic canals, a legacy of the Industrial Revolution, are being repurposed to address some of the greatest challenges facing society.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Community project on the lookout for a local champion to lead on efforts to improve the River Soar
The Restoring the Soar project is looking to recruit a local champion to play a leading role in giving people in Leicester a say in how the River Soar can be improved for people and wildlife.
Wed Dec 18 2024
We've appointed an independently led Commission to review future framework for boat licensing
Over the past 30 years there have been significant changes in the use of our 2,000-mile canal network in the UK.
Mon Dec 16 2024
UK boating holidays get top marks from holidaymakers
New research reveals that 87% of people who took a quintessentially British holiday on the nation’s historic navigable canals and rivers would definitely recommend it to others.
Fri Dec 13 2024
We are to carry out principal inspection of iconic swing bridge
We will carry out a routine inspection of Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge later this week.
Thu Dec 12 2024
Lift Off for a Special 150th Anniversary Year at Anderton Boat Lift in 2025
Lift off for a special year of exciting celebrations in 2025 to mark the 150th anniversary of Anderton Boat Lift, the world’s first major commercial boat lift, Cheshire’s Cathedral of Canals in Northwich.
Thu Dec 05 2024
Weekend art festival celebrates heritage and community of UNESCO World Heritage site
The communities within the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct UNESCO World Heritage Site were celebrated at a festival of art, performance and culture on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Update to London prebookable moorings for winter
Some updates to London prebookable moorings have been announced.
Mon Dec 02 2024
Boat licence fees for 2025-26
We've announced an increase of 4% in boat licence fees from 1 April 2025 for both private boat owners and boating businesses.
Thu Nov 28 2024
Dredging programme completed on Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
We've completed a six-week dredging programme on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal to improve the navigation for boaters.
Tue Nov 26 2024

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