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British Waterways welcomes Government consultation

12th Sep 2011

British Waterways welcomes the Government’s report in response to its consultation, A New Era for the Waterways, on the move of British Waterways in England and Wales into the charitable sector.

There was broad support for Defra’s proposals and some helpful insights that will shape detailed plans for the charity before it takes over as the guardian of the waterways in April 2012.

Tony Hales, chairman of British Waterways and of the Transition Trustees comments: “The Transition Trustees have engaged with and fully support the Government’s response to the consultation in which it has reaffirmed its commitment to the formation of this exciting new waterways charity. This ensures we have taken another major step towards seeing this important national treasure held in trust for the nation.”

In publishing its report, Defra has simultaneously launched its planned supplementary 6 weeks consultation about the proposed Transfer Order. This sets out the legal framework for transfer of the waterways and associated powers and responsibilities from BW to the new charity.

You can read the full consultation response here.

You can read the supplementary consultation here.

Last updated: 15/09/2011

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