British Waterways Consultation
Especially relevant to: Area/Group Footpath Secretaries, Area/Group Access Officers, Local Access Forum Members, and others working on Walking Environment issues.
Posted: 14 April 2011.
For action: Please give us your comments on the Ramblers draft response to a consultation on the transformation of British Waterways into a new waterways charity.
Defra has launched a consultation on the government’s proposals for transferring the business of British Waterways (in England and Wales) to a new waterways charity. The stated aim is to ‘give waterways users, and their local communities, a greater involvement in how the waterways are managed. The proposal will also help the waterways to be more financially sustainable, as the new charity will have access to new sources of commercial and private income, and fundraising, including legacies and donations.’ The government aims to have the new body in place by spring 2012.
If you would like to see a copy of DEFRA's consultation document, it can be viewed at: http://www.defra.gov.uk/consult/2011/03/30/waterways-1103/
If you would like to see a copy of the Ramblers' draft response, please contact kate.conto@ramblers.org.uk. Comments must be received by 8 June 2011 to be considered for inclusion in the Ramblers' response. Many thanks.
