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An improvement plan for the River Ecclesbourne and its valley.
The purpose of this circular, which applies only in England, is to provide updated policy guidance on the English National Parks and the Broads ('the Parks').
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
MOU to support relationship between the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and the Canal & River Trust.
Trust settlement of 'Waterways Property' by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs upon the Canal & River Trust, 2012.
Summary The Government’s commitment to “…review the governance arrangements of National Parks in order to increase local accountability” was…
This consultation sought views on the new rural policy functions within Government and the proposed abolition of the Commission for Rural Communities as a statutory NDPB, as provided for under the Public Bodies Bill currentl…
A supplementary consultation on certain aspects of the proposed Transfer Order for transferring the functions of British Waterways in England and Wales to a New Waterways Charity and for making consequential provision in Sco…
This consultation sought views on the proposed abolition of the Inland Waterways Advisory Council as a statutory Non Departmental Public Body, as provided for under the Public Bodies Bill currently before Parliament, followi…
This circular gives advice to local authorities on recording, managing and maintaining, protecting and changing public rights of way.
Consultation on proposed regulations for appeals against works notices, exclusions or restrictions of access and dedication of land.
This consultation seeks views on how, in future, the inland waterways in England & Wales that are currently managed on behalf of the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, will be run.
Summary outlining options for water releated sports in the East of England.
Plan for improving recreation and navigation for the river Nene.
Plan to improve recreation and navigation for the rivers Welland and Glen.
Plan for improving recreation and navigation on the river Ancholme.
Waterways plan for the Great Ouse river.
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