Licence fees

Boat licence fees to rise by 6% in April

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November 29, 2023

THE Canal & River Trust has confirmed an increase of 6% in boat licence fees from April 1, 2024, for both private boat owners and boating businesses. The rise is based on the latest Bank of England forecasts that inflation will remain at around 4.5% until then. Surcharges for boats without a home mooring and…
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Canal & River Trust asks boaters to take part in consultation on boat licence fees

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Mark Lancaster

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February 20, 2023

Canal & River Trust is carrying out a consultation with boaters to gather feedback on boat licence pricing over the next ten years to help support the long-term future of the 2,000 miles of waterways that the charity manages across England & Wales. Faced with the growing pressures of maintaining ageing waterways and the increased…
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Boater licence fees increase announcement- IWA respond..

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August 5, 2022

The Inland Waterways Association understands the extraordinary economic climate that is affecting Canal & River Trust and appreciates the reasoning of a second increase (of 4%) within one year. IWA welcomes the confirmation that the Trust will support boaters who may be struggling to pay their licence fees on a case-by-case basis. However, IWA regrets…
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