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Consultation begins to improve the Rochdale Canal in Manchester

23 March 2022

We're asking for views on potential improvements to the Rochdale Canal Undercroft in Manchester City Centre.
New Sefton Canal trail launched

23 March 2022

Sefton’s fascinating canal history has been unlocked in a new heritage trail created by our volunteers.
Tree damage causes delay to works on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

23 March 2022

We've been working to repair the damage caused by a number of trees falling onto the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal. Whilst most have been removed, three have been especially difficult to tackle due to their extremely large size and the remoteness of the sites.
First mass paddleboard through Anderton Boat Lift to mark anniversary

17 March 2022

The first mass paddleboard through Anderton Boat Lift will be one of the highlights of a public celebration event to mark the 20th anniversary of the major restoration of Cheshire’s historic Cathedral of Canals in Northwich.
Freight barges to resume service on Aire & Calder Navigation

17 March 2022

We're giving freight traffic the green light to recommence passage on the Aire & Calder Navigation as our investigations into fish deaths nears completion.
Green biodiversity boost for Manchester's canals

17 March 2022

Manchester’s city centre canals have been given a great green biodiversity and wellbeing boost, thanks to our and the government’s Green Recovery Fund.
Thousands of trees to be planted across our canal network

11 March 2022

We're planting 14,000 native trees over the next few weeks in a project that will plug gaps in hedgerows and establish new small woodlands, creating significant benefits for the wildlife that lives and travels along these green corridors and absorbing around 5,500 tonnes of CO2 each year.
Hundred of trees fallen on waterways caused by Storm Eunice

10 March 2022

We've been working to repair the damage caused by Storm Eunice which caused hundreds of trees to fall across our waterways in England and Wales. There was also widespread flooding across the network and some structural damage to buildings and winter works construction sites.
Community invited to explore their local canal at family open day

7 March 2022

Canoeing, heritage walks, stonemasonry and discovering an historic lock, there’s an activity to appeal to everyone at a family open day on the Rochdale Canal in Hebden Bridge on Saturday 12 March.
Hundreds enjoyed a rare chance to go behind the scenes at Seend Locks

2 March 2022

We've offered a different perspective on a familiar local beauty spot recently. More than 350 people took a look below the water line at the brand new lock gates and repair works at Seend Locks on the Kennet & Avon Canal.

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