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boating on the non-tidal Thames – drought update
Dear boater, How does the drought affect you now? At present there are no drought-related restrictions to boating on the Thames. Recent rainfall has increased flows in the River Thames, though this is likely to be relatively short-lived unless there . . . → Read More: Non-tidal Thames – Drought Update The ownership of the reservoir that provides British Waterways with essential water to maintain levels in the Birmingham Canal Network, and beyond has been transferred. The ownership of Chasewater Country Park and reservoir has transferred to Staffordshire County Council in a strategic move set to secure and strengthen the long-term future of this key regional . . . → Read More: Ownership of reservoir that feeds Birmingham Canal Network changes DEFRA launched a public consultation on 24 November seeking views on how capital funding should be allocated to individual projects in the future. Subject to final decisions in the spring, the new approach could apply to all projects seeking funds to begin construction from April 2012 onwards. The proposed approach would mark a departure from . . . → Read More: Flood Control projects may be devolved to local authorities 24 November 2010 Richard Benyon (Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Natural Environment and Fisheries), Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Newbury, Conservative) made the following statement to Parliament: DEFRA and the Environment Agency are today publishing a consultation for a national flood and coastal erosion risk management strategy for England. This is a key step in . . . → Read More: Communities encouraged to play greater role in Flood Control |
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