Canal & River Trust is continuing our planned programme of towpath and access improvements on the Grand Union Canal to bring better towpaths to West London. These improvements are part of Canal & River Trust’s Grand Union Canal Cycleway (Quietway) project, which is transforming over 16 miles of towpath between Paddington and West Drayton into . . . read more

The Canal & River Trust has worked with boaters and anglers to update and relaunch the Waterway Code to help all those who share the water understand and be considerate of each other’s needs. Many people discovered the joys of the waterways during lockdown and this summer, with overseas travel still largely restricted, private leisure . . . read more

Press release: Waterways Ombudsman issues Annual Report The Waterways Ombudsman and the Waterways Ombudsman Committee have issued their Annual Reports for 2020/21. This is the second annual report of the Ombudsman, Sarah Daniel. During the year, the Ombudsman received 77 enquiries about the Trust, a substantial rise in number from to the previous year when . . . read more

15 June 2021 CANAL & RIVER TRUST HIGHLIGHTS BOATERS’ NEEDS TO GOVERNMENT At a presentation to the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Waterways (8 June 2021), the Canal & River Trust set out its role in meeting the needs of liveaboard boaters and highlighted areas where more support from Government and other public bodies would be . . . read more

25 May 2021 Waterways and wellbeing charity, Canal & River Trust, is today (Tuesday 25 May) delighted to have welcomed its patron, His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, to the Coventry Canal as part of a visit showcasing how Coventry is coming together for the UK City of Culture celebrations. Hosted by Allan Leighton, . . . read more

‘STOP THE SPREAD OF HARMFUL WATERWAY PLANTS AND ANIMALS’ – CANAL CHARITY LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN ‘Please stop the spread of harmful waterway plants and animals’ – this is the plea from the Canal & River Trust charity as it launches a major new awareness campaign in support of National Invasive Species Week (24-30 May). Non-native . . . read more

24 May 2021 CANAL & RIVER TRUST PUBLISHES UPDATED LICENCE T&CS The Canal & River Trust is today publishing its updated Private Boat Licence Terms & Conditions alongside a report detailing the results of the recent 12-week consultation. The changes will come into effect from 1 June 2021 and will be applied to renewals and . . . read more

17 May 2021 Canal & River Trust is today publishing the results of its Annual Boater Survey, which paints a picture of a year which has seen boating heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. As restrictions ease, with people now able to socialise indoors and boating returning to normal, the Trust will be surveying cruising . . . read more

15 April 2021 The Canal & River Trust, the waterways and wellbeing charity which looks after 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales and is responsible for the third largest collection of listed buildings in the UK, has confirmed appointments to a new Cultural Heritage Advisory Group. The Group will support the Trust in . . . read more

26 March 2021 ‘UNLOCKING’ THE FULL BIODIVERSITY VALUE OF THE NATION’S CANAL TOWPATHS New ways of mowing to benefit birds, bees, and waterways wildlife The Canal & River Trust, the waterways and wellbeing charity which looks after 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, is beginning a six-month trial looking at the benefits of . . . read more