Any of us that trade on or by the water rely on a canal or river authority to enable us to carry out our business.
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The main authority for England & Wales is Canal & River Trust.
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The Business Boating team and Traders information pages are invaluable when setting up a canal related business.
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Keeping updates with stoppages is vital if you are a floating trader.
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They have a very comprehensive Events Page that may be helpful when looking for trading opportunities if you are a floating trader.
Canal & River Trust News & Updates.
About CRT
A network of over 2,000 miles of stunning canals and rivers runs through our landscapes. From our countryside to our bustling cities, canals are a place for everyone to connect with nature and our past.
However you use them, we all deserve open spaces where we can feel happier and healthier, and where wildlife can thrive. But the future of canals and the habitat they support is threatened by changing temperatures, unpredictable rainfall and the tests of time.
Together, we can make sure they continue to be here for tomorrow and beyond. Join us and let’s #KeepCanalsAlive.
Fall in love with Sheffield's Canal this Valentines weekend
Discover the major new public artwork by British artist Alex Chinneck that celebrates the history of Tinsley, Sheffield’s historic waterways and industrial heritage. The Looping Boat is situated just a few minutes’ walk from Tinsley Marina and takes the form of a 13-metre-long canal boat that performs a gravity-defying loop-the-loop on the water. Arts & crafts activities include creating your own canal scene and making your own duck food, perfect for younger visitors.
Learn what it takes to look after over 200 years of living history and see first-hand our work to repair and restore our canals this winter. Walk to Tinsley Lock 12 (approx. 1.5 miles along the towpath) to see works taking place at the last lock before the canal enters the River Don. Repairs undertaken while the lock chamber is empty of water include replacing both upstream and downstream lock gates, the lock ladders and brickwork repairs to the chamber wall.
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