Canal & River Trust

CANAL could run dry

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April 28, 2025

THE Canal & River Trust in Wales, Glandŵr Cymru, has secured an emergency short-term supply of water from Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) for the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal. But it says there may not being enough water to keep the canal open for boaters during the coming months. In its website Boaters’ Update, the…
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PUBLIC ASKED to share memories of West Midlands canals

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April 19, 2025

A PLEA has gone out for the public to share their memories and experiences of West Midlands canals to keep the history alive. The Canal & River Trust is launching a new heritage project, funded by the National Lottery, in the West Midlands and is calling on people to help make it happen. The trust…
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SCHOOL STUDENTS tackle climate change and flooding head on

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April 17, 2025

Students from two East Midlands schools tackled climate change and the dramatic affect it can have on waterways head on during a recent journalism workshop at the University of Lincoln. The group, from Cleethorpes Academy and John Spendluffe Technology College, created a story package on flooding which included a video, podcast, digital story and social…
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HAVE YOUR SAY on boat licensing, but be quick!

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April 14, 2025

BOATERS can have their say on a possible new water licensing system – but they need to be quick. Waterway users have until April 22 to voice their opinions as the Canal & River Trust looks future-proof its licensing. The charity wants to hear about the experiences that people have had and any changes they…
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£3M UPGRADE to tackle climate change

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April 2, 2025

AN EAST Lancashire reservoir which provides a vital supply of water to the Leeds & Liverpool Canal will shortly undergo a £3m upgrade to ensure it remains resilient to climate change and continues to meet safety standards. The Canal & River Trust project will involve essential maintenance to strengthen Rishton Reservoir, near Rishton, and increase…
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£300 MILLION BLACK HOLE: CRT pressures government

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April 1, 2025

THE Canal & River Trust is hoping to persuade the Government it has a strong case for increased funding so it can continue to maintain and enhance the canal and river networks. The charity made its case as part of a submission to the Spending Review process, asking for “a contribution to its funding sufficient…
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VOLUNTEERS needed to help canal wildlife

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March 19, 2025

A CALL has gone out for volunteers to join a spring campaign to help wildlife along Britain’s waterways. The Canal & River Trust says there are great opportunities for millions of people to help endangered species. With spring around the corner, the charity is preparing the ground for the year ahead and is calling on…
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OXFORD CITY COUNCIL start eco-moorings project

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March 18, 2025

Phil Pickin reports… WORK has begun to install electric infrastructure for boats to reduce air pollution along Oxford’s waterways. The council, in conjunction with the Canal & River Trust, was awarded £193,000 by the Government as part of the annual Air Quality Grant to install what have been termed as ‘eco-moorings’ on the Aristotle Lane visitor…
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BIODIVERSITY BOOST along towpath

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March 17, 2025

WORK to improve wildlife-rich hedgerow running along the Montgomery Canal is underway by Glandŵr Cymru, the Canal & River Trust in Wales. Thanks to funding from the Local Places for Nature Fund, the initiative is part of the Putting Down Roots project. Volunteers have been undertaking hedge laying along the canal towpath between Newtown and…
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VITAL CANAL REPAIRS begin in Loughborough

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March 8, 2025

THE Canal & River Trust has started work to repair a popular stretch of canal running through the heart of Loughborough in Leicestershire. As part of its ongoing efforts to protect the nation’s waterways the charity is rebuilding a section of canal wall and towpath running under Little Moor Lane. The project will involve rebuilding…
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HAPPY CONFIDENT KIDS partner with CRT for well-being workshop

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March 7, 2025

Happy Confident Kids, has partnered with the Canal & River Trust to create innovative programs that enhance children’s emotional health through canal-side and water-based activities As part of this initiative, Happy Confident Kids has announced the launch of FREE Well-Being Workshops, designed to provide families with engaging outdoor experiences that promote mindfulness and connection with nature. The workshops…
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CANALS: at the heart of UK climate action

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February 26, 2025

A NEW report produced by the Canal & River Trust aims to show how vital the UK’s waterway network can be as the Government tries to tackle climate change. The 30-page Climate Adaptation Report spells out how important canals and waterways are and how they can be part of action against problems such as storms,…
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BOAT LICENSING to change forever?

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February 19, 2025

AN INDEPENDENT review of boat licensing has been launched by the Canal & River Trust as it looks to futureproof the way it charges waterway users. A new commission, led by a lawyer, narrowboat resident and former civil servant, will start work this month and conclude in September. It will look at whether boat licensing…
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BEHIND THE SCENES at Leeds River Lock 1

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February 15, 2025

The Canal & River Trust’s winter maintenance programme is imperative to the upkeep of Britain’s canal network. Sally Clifford gets a glimpse behind the scenes at one of the charity’s repair and restoration projects. STEPPING down into a drained lock is a rare opportunity and certainly, a sight to behold. Concealed beneath the natural flow…
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