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Dedicated welfare team helps boaters access support
We're highlighting the support available to people living and travelling on the waterways through our dedicated welfare team.
5 October 2026
Charity bring forward lock gate works on the river soar
We're replacing lock gates at Cossington Lock in Leicestershire as part of its ongoing work to help keep the county’s historic network of waterways navigable, open and alive.
5 October 2026
Boaters help shape consultation as nearly 1200 apply for citzens' panel
Nearly 1,200 boaters have signed up to help shape our upcoming licensing consultation, showing strong interest in plans to create a clearer, fairer system for all waterway users.
1 October 2026
Annual report published as we respond to challenging year of drought
We've published our Annual Report & Accounts for 2025/26.
30 September 2026
We've doubled our investment to tackle Gloucester Docks siltation
We've committed an extra £2m to Gloucester Docks, doubling our dredging investment to £4m to tackle the significant silt build-up affecting the historic waterfront.
28 September 2026
Katie Whipp appointed as a trustee
We're delighted to announce the appointment of Katie Whipp to its Board of volunteer trustees.
28 September 2026
Major winter works programme to help safeguard historic waterways
We're preparing for a major programme of winter repairs and engineering works across England and Wales, carrying out essential works across 33 navigations to keep the canals open, safe and navigable.
25 September 2026
Royal Society awards us £105,000 to expand hands-on STEM learning in schools
Three-year programme will support 25 schools to deliver hands-on STEM learning linked to real-world challenges.
24 September 2026
Britain's canals could play an even bigger role in the nation's water security
We're launching an innovation prospectus inviting researchers, businesses and investors to help tackle climate change and unlock new value from the country's largest interconnected freshwater network.
22 September 2026
Hundreds of young anglers take part in National Celebration of Young People & Fishing
We recently hosted the country's largest angling event, the National Celebration of Young People & Fishing, on the Shropshire Union Canal, with around 460 young anglers taking part on 12 and 13 September.
16 September 2026

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