towpath improvements

£2.1m approved for Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath improvements in East Lancashire

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Mark Lancaster

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October 8, 2026

Plans for £2.1 million of improvements to the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath have been approved, with work set to provide safer and more accessible routes between Whitebirk, Rishton and Accrington. Lancashire County Council approved the plans on October 1, paving the way for improvements to sections of the canal towpath aimed at making it…
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Waterway heroes make waves on West Midlands canals

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Web Editor

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August 1, 2026

Celebrating the dedication and passion of those who give their time freely to protect and enhance the region’s waterways, the Canal & River Trust has honoured its most outstanding volunteers in the West Midlands. From young nature enthusiasts to long-serving community champions and hardworking teams, the winners highlight the impact volunteers have in keeping canals…
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VOLUNTEERING EXCELLENCE on nation’s canals

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Web Editor

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December 31, 2025

Volunteering has been one of the standout success stories of the Canal & River Trust since it was formed in 2012. Today, around 5,500 volunteers regularly give their time to support the charity’s work, contributing nearly three-quarters of a million volunteer hours in the past financial year alone. Reflecting both this growth and the increasing…
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