MUCH as been written, by many people about the Pillings Marina débâcle, so here is the story from the 'horses mouth'—its Managing Director, Paul Lillie:
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IF THE Notices I receive from CaRT regarding closures and emergencies are anything to go by, then they seem to be doing a pretty good job with the problems caused by the floods.
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THE Canal & River Trust marina subsidiary, BWML now says that it will not evict vulnerable boater Rod Taylor from its Poplar Dock Marina if he abides by the terms and conditions of his mooring agreement, writes Allan Richards.
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AFTER your rather damming article on 24th Feb 2014 (Pillings is to blame) perhaps you might like to consider our side of the story? Asks Paul Lillie, Managing Director Pillings Lock Marina Ltd:
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THE plans to extend Castle Quay Shopping Centre and cover part of the Oxford Canal with a glazed roof have been approved by Cherwell District Council.
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THE short Canal & River Trust (CaRT) Press release regarding the judicial review of its ‘Guidance for Boaters without home moorings' (Bargees abandon judicial review ) fails to explain why the judicial review was abandoned, writes Allan Richards.
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A SIX weeks exhibition to be mounted at the National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port will include both old and new images of the town, hence its title ‘Then and Now'.
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THOUGH retail outlets tend to close one day a week, chandlers are the exception, with boaters needing their services every day, but Sawley Chandlery is breaking the trend.
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BIRMINGHAM City Council has proposed a Masterplan to create a 'vibrant new waterside' utilising the building of the HS2 at Digbeth.
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I realise everyone's experiences are different but I have to praise the CaRT staff in the Birmingham area from the waterways manager down, writes Lez Jordan.
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