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Looking for spooky days out this October? Visit Foxton Locks, where a programme of themed activities will bring Halloween fun to one of Leicestershire’s most iconic waterside destinations. Throughout October half-term, we’re hosting a series of Halloween craft sessions, alongside a spectacular Foxton Fright Fayre, offering plenty of opportunities for families to get creative and…

The local community around Llanymynech was given a look at progress on the new Carreghofa Lane Bridge, as construction continues as part of the restoration of the Montgomery Canal. The open day More than 60 people visited the site to meet our colleagues and main contractor Kier to see the progress being made on the…

We’re seeking to inspire greater public action and map community-led efforts to help protect Britain’s longest network of freshwater habitat. Our new research show that, without action, an estimated 39 million items of litter would accumulate on our waterways and their adjacent towpaths each year, with plastics accounting for around 40% of litter recorded. Annually,…

We’re highlighting the support available to people living and travelling on the waterways through our dedicated welfare team. Over recent years, our welfare team has grown from a single officer to five members, with a sixth due to join shortly. The increase reflects growing demand for support and our commitment to helping boaters access the…

Nearly 1,200 boaters have signed up to help shape our upcoming licensing consultation, showing strong interest in plans to create a clearer, fairer system for all waterway users. The consultation, due to launch in December 2026, is being developed with boaters and boating organisations following recommendations made by the Independent Commission on Boat Licensing. As…

We’ve published our Annual Report & Accounts for 2025/26. The Report highlights a year in which extreme weather tested the resilience of our canal network while underlining the increasingly important role waterways play in supporting nature, communities and the management of water in a changing climate. A summer of drought The year 2025/26 was dominated…

We’ve committed an extra £2m to Gloucester Docks, doubling our dredging investment to £4m to tackle the significant silt build-up affecting the historic waterfront. The announcement follows concerns raised by boaters, businesses and local residents about the impact of silt levels within the Docks. The enhanced programme We’re increasing investment following the exceptional conditions experienced…

We’re preparing for a major programme of winter repairs and engineering works across England and Wales, carrying out essential works across 33 navigations to keep the canals open, safe and navigable. Winter works on the canal Winter is a particularly busy time of year for our engineers, contractors and volunteers as fewer boats are out…