London Boaters

New Waterways Charity

Discusses the New Waterways Charity and why it is important to get out from under the government’s thumb, whilst embracing the challenge of the Big Society.

Explains how each and every person who uses the canal is a likely candidate for giving cash to the new charity via membership and donations. Estimates are between 85,000 and 130,000 people. Which works out to be a lot of potential cash for the New Waterways Charity. Remember that will mean that tax payers are paying twice for the canals.

The legality of the new mooring proposals

Open letter from Nick Brown of the National Bargee Travellers Association to Damian Kemp of BW outlining concerns about the legality of the new mooring proposals. With response from Sally Ash.

Consultation questionnaire

Example of the questionnaire that BW handed out during the extended consultation period.

Sealed judgement of BW v Davies 31st March 2011

Sealed judgement of BW v Davies 31st March 2011 (draft dated 30th November 2010) (previously published on KANDA but without the seal applied, then withdrawn on request of lawyers to one of the parties).

Sealed order of BW v Davies 13th April 2011

Sealed order of BW v Davies 13th April 2011.

Sealed judgement of BW v Davies 13th April 2011

Sealed judgement of BW v Davies 13th April 2011.

Community Organisers Job Advert

Community Organisers (Lower Lea & Regents Canal Area) Job Advert.

The DEFRA Consultation Document

The DEFRA Consultation Document - It's a longish read but both the impact assessment and the consultation proposals make no reference whatsoever to the people who live on boats on BW's waterways.

BWAF Draft Notes Of Meeting 6 April

BWAF Draft Notes Of Meeting 6 April 2011.

LB Leaflet

LB Leaflet calling all boaters to respond to the DEFRA consultation concerning BW's transition into a charity.

Consultation Questions

London Boaters Information on the questions in the DEFRA consultation.

Example response to second DEFRA consultation

Example response to second DEFRA consultation on aspects of the transfer order of BW to charity status.