Fund Britain’s Waterways welcomed an extra £6.5 million for Canal & River Trust, while arguing that it is still not enough to provide sustainable long-term support for Britain’s waterways.
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Campaigners highlighted the long-running closure around Brandon Lock on the River Little Ouse and the knock-on impact on boating, local users and Brandon itself.
A flotilla gathered at Baits Bite Lock on the River Cam to highlight the threats facing canals and navigable rivers because of inadequate funding.
A Walsall Canal campaign cruise highlighted the value of the canal after its reopening and called for better funding to protect waterways from future decline.
FBW linked the 2025 Spending Review to concerns about day-to-day Defra spending and warned of the implications for navigation authorities and waterways funding.
A 26-strong flotilla arrived at Westminster to deliver a visible message to MPs and the public that Britain’s inland waterways need proper investment.