Minutes
| Title | East Midlands Waterway – Northern Waterway Forum | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | 4 Oct 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Venue | Retford & Worksop Boat Club | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Python
SM welcomed the Python back onto the waters of the Chesterfield Canal following her repairs and said it was good to see her back.
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| Gates on Lincoln Visitor Moorings
A check has been carried out on the CLC gates at the Lincoln visitor moorings. All have BW/CRT locks and all are working.
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| Bardney Lock gates do not shut properly
The repair of these gates has been discussed and the team do not know what else they can do to improve the situation and as such a decision has been made to bring forward the replacement of the gates to 2017/18.
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| Towpath between West Stockwith & Misterton
No works have been completed as yet. There is an estates issue to resolve from the gate to the lock, but works could be carried out from the road to the gate.
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| Dawn Rose Licence
The Dawn Rose now has a licence.
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| Trees in Newark Dyke
SM confirmed that buoys has been installed to mark the locations where the trees had been cut and there had been no reports of incidents since. |
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| Is the bridge at Bardney coming out / will a bollard be provided
SM confirmed that the project to remove the bridge was in the plan to be done this winter and bollards would be installed after this.
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| Visitor moorings on the Brayford Pool – Concerns from fellow boaters about this situation (BJ)
SM agreed to continue to discuss this with the City of Lincoln Council and the Enterprise team will continue to seek funds for this. |
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| West Stockwith Moorings – who manages the moorings outside the club? (MS)
SM confirmed that the spaces outside the club are allocated to members of the club who then contact CRT to arrange payment to CRT for the mooring.
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| Paddle at Torksey Lock (RR)
SM confirmed the works to the paddle were planned for the 25th October to coincide with the EA works.
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| 2 | National & Local Update
New area – SM described the new sections of waterway that were now part of the East Midlands (T&M up to Dove Aqueduct and the Soar and Grand Union down to Kilby). The integration of the new patch was under way.
Long Eaton Open Day – 410 people attended the Long Eaton lock open day on the 2nd October.
Nottingham Canal Festival – 2400 people attended the Nottingham Canal Festival on the 1st October, although the rain essentially ended the event at 3pm.
Moorings Meetings – The moorings team are available to attend special meetings at any mooring site upon request
Winter Moorings – Winter moorings around the East Midlands are now available to be booked
Norwood Tunnel ‘special’ Open Day – 34 guests were invited to attend the opening of Norwood Tunnel on the 23rd / 24th August.
Volunteers – With the growth of volunteering across the East Midlands Waterway, the waterway are looking to restructure their team to better support volunteering.
Turnerwood Open Day – An open day, date to be confirmed, is planned for February (now 11th & 12th March) 2017. SM suggested that the Trust work with CCT to make the event as big as possible and to include suitable local groups e.g. Shireoaks primary school, parish councils and local pubs / tea rooms (e.g. Laura’s, the Parish Oven and Turnerwood ice cream parlour)
Winter stoppages – now published on the Canal & River Trust website: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/winter. In the northern area there are 5 on the Chesterfield Canal and 1 at Boston
Arts council – the Canal & River Trust has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arts Council, with the aim of stimulating high quality, socially engaging contemporary arts projects and events connecting communities along waterway corridors. We welcome any suggestions for groups to work with or projects to take forward.
Misterton / dog fouling – Misterton Parish Council are keen to tackle the problem of dog fouling on the towpath. An approach is to be developed working with all local parties.
CH canal rangers – the group is running monthly events supported by the Canal & River Trust’s Customer Operations team e.g. lock painting at Turnerwood and vegetation management. There is the potential for the group to extend towards Drakeholes, where a new base could be developed.
Signage – signage along the Fossdyke and Witham has been audited with a view to updating and simplifying signage where necessary. New visitor information signs will be put in at suitable locations e.g. visitor moorings and destinations.
Southrey visitor moorings – a wildflower planting project led by Partnership member Shirley Rogers is underway; groups are welcome to assist with the planting this autumn.
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| 3 | Works Update
East Midland Winter Stoppages – North
Bracebridge Lock 4th Jan – 28th Feb (Gates replacement & lock repairs)
West Stockwith Lock 9th Jan – 6th Feb (Gate Mechanism referb & repairs)
Turnerwood Bottom Lock (Lock gate re-planking & lock repairs), Turnerwood
Feeder Lock (Gate replacement & lock repairs) 27th Feb – 17th March Thorpe Middle Lock 6th Feb – 17th March (Waterway wall repairs Middle Lock to Top Treble)
Upcoming works –
West Retford Town Lock – Lowside approach wall repairs Manton towpath bank erosion repairs Back fill to pile line at Babworth embankment,
Autumn PPM schedules for the Chesterfield Canal are underway and once completed the team will start on the Fossdyke & Witham.
We’re currently reviewing all Waterway, visitor mooring & navigational signage along the Fossdyke & Witham, and will be updating & replacing all old style signage.
East Midlands Stoppages in the South
Long Eaton Lock (Bottom gate replacement) – Direct Services team currently onsite Along with Aylestone Mill, Dunns Lock & Bishop Meadow Lock stoppages all due pre Christmas 2016. In the New Year 2017 Trent & Mersey Stoppages planned at Swarkestone Lock, Shardlow Lock & Aston Locks Jan through March.
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| Bardney, why is the approach gate being left open? (SR)
SM was unsure as to why this was happening but agreed to remind all who use it to keep it closed.
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| Bardney, will there be a bollard installed at the top of the steps? (SR)
Once the bridge has been removed we can review where to install bollards.
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| Torksey, needs an arrow and signage for facilities. (SR)
LF confirmed that new signage has been planned which should help.
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| Issues with unlicensed boats (DA)
DA said he was disappointed with the performance of the enforcement team with particular reference to the speed of action taken. SM had data from Jane Lee which he read out to meeting which illustrated the volume of work taking place but reiterated that we are unable to change the rules which control how we manage enforcement actions. |
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| Has the lock landing at Meadow Lane been repaired? (SB)
SM confirmed it was still in the plan for this winter.
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| Is the sunken craft still at Nether Lock? (SB)
SM confirmed it had been removed on the 25th August.
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| Has the water level issue on the Erewash been resolved? (SB)
SM confirmed that it had. Works had been carried out to the sump pond at Trent Lock and to the feeder at Langley Mill and with a bit more rain of later, things had returned to normal.
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| When will the Lincoln Facilities refurbishment be complete? (SB)
SM confirmed it was in the plan for next year.
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| Why have new locks been fitted at Lincoln Facilities which don’t fit CRT keys? (SB)
SM understood that the locks were not working for very worn or fake CRT keys and new ones had been issued to resolve the problem.
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| What is the feedback for weed cutting on the Lincoln Moorings? (SB)
SM had received no feedback as yet.
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| Any news on the Brayford South Footpath access? (SB)
SM had not had any update since he had seen the drawings submitted for planning permission which showed a path around the water’s edge.
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| Request for 50% of Lincoln Visitor Moorinsg to remain 48h in winter. (PC)
DG confirmed it would be easier to keep 100% as 48h in winter. DG to install signs.
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| Excessive reeds between Gringley and Ranby (HR)
SM agreed to request for reed cutting to take place. (Note following meeting – reed cutting already started, in late September)
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| Aquatic weed control – Babworth to Kilton – any plans from the contractors? (HR)
SM confirmed that the contractors had spent 106 days cutting weed on the Chesterfield this year and continued to do so. SM agreed to ask the contractors to avoid placing weed on fishing pegs
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| Clearance of vegetation needed at Forest Middle and Forest Middle Top (from the by washes) (HR)
DG confirmed that works had been done but more work is needed, that SM would request it through a notification,
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| What are the plans for urgent repairs needed at Whitsunday Pie Lock? (HR)
SM confirmed that works were planned for 2017/18.
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| What are the latest dredging plans for the Chesterfield Canal? (HR)
The latest plan is to dredge at Ranby in 2017 and then work from there further along the canal in coming years.
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| Low Water at Misterton (CT)
DG responded that there had been issues reported and that the team had attended site to rectify the problems.
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| Obstructions at Wooden Beck Moorings and Shaw Lock (CT)
DG will take action.
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| West Stockwith Basin – 4/5“ down caused by leaks through bottom gates. (MS)
DG has checked the data and discussed this with the engineers. The situation will be monitored.
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| Gate Inn – dredging required (MS)
A notification will be raised for any mainline dredging required.
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| Boat Inn – moorings requested (MS)
MS had a request from the owner of the Boat Inn to install a mooring. SM to post him the application forms. (Note – documents posted on the 5th October) |
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| Date Of Next Meeting | Tue 7 March 2017 at 7pm | ||||
| Location Of Next Meeting | Pyewipe Inn, Lincoln | ||||
MINUTES
East Midlands Waterway – Northern Waterway Forum
8 March 2016
Venue Pyewipe Inn, Lincoln
Attendees
| Name | Representative of |
| Sean McGinley | Canal & River Trust – East Midlands |
| David Godfrey | Canal & River Trust – East Midlands |
| Liz Fleuty | Canal & River Trust – East Midlands |
| Les Reid | Newark Crusader |
| Harry Richardson | RWBC / CCS |
| Mick Sheehan | West Stockwith Basin |
| Wilf Warnes | West Stockwith Basin |
| John Morley | Marnham Boat |
| Ray Rogers | The Boating Association |
| Simon Breeze | Lincoln Residential Mooring |
| Tracey Breeze | Lincoln Residential Mooring |
| Frances Audas | Torksey Yatch Club |
| Dennis Audas | Torksey Yatch Club |
| Shirley Rogers | BMYC & CRT Partnership |
| Barry Jopson | Burton Waters Boat Club |
| Peter Crutchfield | Burton Waters Boat Club |
| Keith Van Burgen | Brayford Trust |
| Harbour Master Chris Page | British Caneoing |
Apologies
James Wilkinson, Julie Drakett
Agenda item:
1- Minutes of previous meeting
West Stockwith SM has tried to arrange a meeting with WSYC to discuss the waterpoint and other matters and will continue to try. No communication has been received from the Yacht Club. SM will await correspondence. WSYC have put in their own water point.
Gates on Lincoln Visitor Moorings SM to check locks on CLC gate at the Lincoln visitor moorings – carried forward from October meeting.
Bardney Lock gates do not shut properly This repair has been delayed but SM has been informed it is in the plan for this coming winter.
Towpath between West Stockwith & Misterton No works have been completed as yet. There is an estates issue to resolve from the gate to the lock, but works could be carried out from the road to the gate.
Installation of additional moorings rings at West Stockwith Visitor Moorings This work was completed.
Dawn Rose Licence SM to chase up a response from the boating trade team. (After meeting note – the paperwork has been received and is being processed)
Trees in Newark Dyke SM confirmed that works to address some of the Trees in the Newark Dyke had been completed, but LR commented that the works had left a dangerous situation in that there were still parts of the trees below water. SM to take this issue up with the contracts team
Scouts & Water Ski Clubs Wayne Ball from CRT has recently contacted JM about a possible session to encourage the Scouts into water skiing.
Is the bridge at Bardney coming out / will a bollard be provided
SM confirmed that the project to remove the bridge was in the plan to be done this winter. RR asked for it to remain on the minutes so it can be followed up.
Plans for dredging the winding holes on Chesterfield
DG has measured the winding hole at Turner Wood and agrees it is slightly shorter than our standard and has raised a notification to have these works done. It may be as simple as moving coping stones. HR to advise DG the next dates that the Dawn Rose is passing.
The winding hole at Gas St Bridge / Grove Snooker club has been assessed by DG and he agrees some work is needed. A notification has been raised for these works but as yet there are no dates for this work.
Bollards missing at Misterton
DG confirmed that the bollards probably had been removed but that we had no plans to reinstate them.
Fluctuations in the water level at West Stockwith
DG confirms that the team have checked the cill twice and found little debris present on either occasion. West Stockwith moorers present at meeting confirmed no recent issues in basin with water levels.
Speeding boats on the Fossdyke (near old fertiliser plant)
SM has raised a notification for this. No other reports received.
Grass Cutting at Lincoln
SM has raised the issue of the poor quality of grass cutting with the contracts team. SB will update SM after the first cut in April if there is no improvement
2 National Update
Operational buildings – SM advised that he would be interested in speaking to anyone with ideas on how we could use some of our spare operational buildings around the waterway – particularly at West Stockwith.
EA Navigations – The Environment Agency (EA) and Canal & River Trust have established a joint working group to explore different options for running the 620 miles of EA-managed river navigations. It still remains the Government’s ambition to transfer the EA’s responsibility for navigation of the rivers to the Trust, subject to affordability and approval by the Trust’s Board and the Minister. This will help realise the benefits of a sustainable navigation and give the public greater involvement in the running of the waterways. The working group will begin with an information and data gathering exercise looking at all of the EA’s navigations, including: the non-tidal River Thames; the River Wye; the non-tidal River Medway; the East Anglian navigations and Rye Harbour. The next step will be to investigate the various potential options required for such a complex move and to understand the aspirations and views of users. No decisions have yet been made on the details of a potential move, however the EA, the Trust and Defra are committed to finding a sustainable future for the EA’s river navigations and to working with the communities who use them.
Festivals – SM confirmed that there were three festivals planned in the East Midlands for the coming summer.
Long Eaton – 13th & 14th August – organised by ECPDA & Long Eaton CS. Lincoln – 4th September Nottingham – 1st October More details to follow
Lincoln University – we recently met the Deputy Vice Chancellor with the aim of starting a relationship with which we hope to see staff and students volunteering and possibly some project work from students in the fields of tourism, heritage and bio-diversity.
Winding Hole survey – we would be happy to receive your comments on any winding holes as part of a survey to assess their condition.
Witham dredging – We are currently dredging on the River Witham as part of a £530k investment.
Saxilby – We have recently met with Saxilby Parish Council who are keen to improve their village and see the moorings as an integral part of this. We are working to improve the site with a tidy up of signage and the installation of interpretation boards and hope to follow it up with a volunteer day in the spring. The works will hopefully include bringing the road side moorings back into use.
Flood appeal – our appeal to raise funds following the recent floods in the north of the country has raised £72,000 and volunteers have provided many hours of work as well.
HS2 select committee – Their 2nd report provides “more protection for canals” and is available on their website
Our Winter open days have been attended by 15,000 visitors around the country. We are considering open days at Bracebridge Lock and Long Eaton Lock in the coming year.
We are working at Harthill reservoir, spending £479k on the auxiliary spillway and draw off tunnel as part of measures to improve safety.
Adoptions – SM confirmed that the East Midlands were about to sign up their 17th adoption and were always looking for opportunities to engage with communities to agree more adoptions. We have agreed our first “Million Hands” Scouts adoption and are working on a second on the Notts-Beeston Canal. The scheme links local Scout groups up with one of the Million Hands charity partners (Alzheimer’s Society, Guide Dogs, Leonard Cheshire Disability, Mind, WaterAid) to carry out activities as part of an adoption (for more information: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/ourwork/youth-social-action/a-million-hands) We are always keen to hear about new groups who might be interested so if anyone has links either with local Scout groups or with any of the 5 charities please let us know.
Website – please send through your top 3 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) for inclusion on the East Midlands website, along with suggesting any other information you would like to see. Email these to enquiries.eastmidlands@canalrivertrust.org.uk by 30th April 2016
(Not mentioned at the meeting) – We will be leading a guided walk from Southrey on the River Witham as part of the Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days programme – this year’s theme is natural heritage. After the walk there will be an opportunity to help plant wildflowers adjacent to the visitor moorings to provide much-needed nectar sources for insects and to help improve the appearance of this stretch of river bank. The walk is on Thursday 8th September starting at 6:30pm from the Riverside car park, Southrey.
3 Works Update
Chesterfield Canal Water Supply & Water Management – Harthill Reservoir works & Levels – Harthill & Pebley Res’s Brancliffe Feeder works & Maintenance – Many thanks to Volunteers & 2015 events Worksop Feeder – Clearance to 2 sections restricted by channel vegetation growth
Maintenance, Repairs & Improvements carried out – Shireoaks Middle Lock – Offside Bottom quadrant user safety fencing installed Newark Town Lock – Top & Bottom gate re-planking & refurbished walkways Newark Dry dock – Gate re-planking & replacement walkway
Manton Visitor Moorings created – 48hr stay, bollards in place & 30m’s available Wooden Beck Visitor Moorings (Created 2014/15) – Hedge planting & boundary fencing installations, following ‘Anti-social’ behaviour and un-authorised access. Saxilby Visitor Moorings / Saxilby Access’s – Clearance & prep works ahead of Volunteer works & local community events 2016/17
Works planned – 2016/17 Fossdyke & Witham – Lock approaches & Visitor Moorings ~ We have planned a refresh for all moorings, visitor moorings & lock approaches in the summer of 2016
Direct Services Team Feedback – Works have been completed to Morse lock
Permanent boom to be installed at Cromwell Lock in April Dredging of Trent lock tails in the coming winter.
A programme of grouting of locks in place
No detailed programme of works for next year has been received.
Lock Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) – DG asked the users for their experience and comments on our maintenance regime. It was generally considered that the two visits a year were about right. An interim 3 month greasing during the summer period to be trialled on the Chesterfield Canal to determine if there is any effect.
4 Items raised by members
Turnerwood basin is not wide enough to wind a 70ft craft. Will there be an improvement to this situation? (HR). See note above. Gas House Bridge/ Grove Snooker Club winding hole in
Retford – are there dates on dredging works? (HR) – See note above.
Whitsunday Pie Lock – brickwork is leaking badly on the tail at the towpath side of the lock. Are there works planned to fix this? (HR) There is a programme of lock grouting planned for the coming financial year and SM has asked for this lock to be included in that programme.
Visitor moorings on the Brayford Pool – Concerns from fellow boaters about this situation (BJ)
There was a lengthy discussion on the availability of visitor moorings in Lincoln. The Brayford Trust have some that were used by around 400 visitors last year and CRT have extended their visitor moorings on the approach to the Pool. Although we would all like to see more moorings, and ideally on the north side of the Pool, such works come with a price tag and as yet no source of funding has been found for this work. The Brayford Trust have many plans but they are limited by their boat income. SM agreed to contact the City of Lincoln Council on this issue, to see if section 106 money could be allocated and use the prospect of the Lincoln festival to persuade the council on the need for more moorings. SM to ask the Enterprise team to take this forward.
West Stockwith Moorings – who manages the moorings outside the club (MS)
Although these moorings do not come under the remit of the waterway, SM had assumed they were managed by WSYC, but SM to check. (After meeting note – The spaces outside the club are allocated to members of the club who then contact CRT to arrange payment to CRT for the mooring. This is the only agreement of its kind in the country that we are aware of. To date 9 of the 12 places are allocated)
Paddle at Torksey Lock (RR)
RR expressed concern that the paddle at Torksey would be out of action until September and if the remaining one fails, it would close the Lock. SM to ask for these works to be brought forward.
Date Of Next Meeting Tue 4th October 2016 at 7pm
Retford and Worksop Boat Club
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MINUTES
East Midlands Waterway – Northern Waterway Forum
Date 6 October 2015 Venue Retford & Worksop Boat Club Attendees Name
Representative of Sean McGinley Canal and River Trust – East Midlands David Godfrey Canal and River Trust – East Midlands Liz Fleuty Canal and River Trust – East Midlands Paul Langton Laneham Boat & Ski Club Ian Parkin Laneham Boat & Ski Club Chris Turner RWBC Les Reid Newark Crusader Harry Richardson RWBC / CCS Carol Lawford RWBC Mick Sheehan West Stockwith Basin Ian Lawford RWBC Wilf Warnes West Stockwith Basin Bryan Atkinson RWBC John Morley Marnham Boat Club David Frost Marnham Boat Club Arthur Naylor RWBC Mick Cheshire Shireoaks Marina Ray Rogers The Boating Association Simon Breeze Lincoln Residential Moorings Tracey Walker Lincoln Residential Moorings Frances Audas Torksey Yatch Club Dennis Audas Torksey Yatch Club Chris Hayes Sleaford Navigation Trust Steve Hayes Sleaford Navigation Trust
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Adrian Pailthorpe Michael Edwards John Lower Dave Carnell James Wilkinson David Mylett Julian Chambers Shirley Rogers Martin Long Julie and George Drakett
Agenda item:
1 Minutes of previous meeting
West Stockwith SM has tried to arrange a meeting with WSYC to discuss the waterpoint and other matters and will continue to try.
Navigation on the River Witham in Winter SM confirmed that dredging will take place on the River Witham this winter but it will not extend past the Witham navigation itself i.e. not up the Slea or the Bain.
Car Parking at Lincoln The two sheds are in the plan to be demolished in the coming financial year.
River Trent Dredging Lock tail dredging is planned for the River Trent in the winter of 2016/17.
Meeting with Richard Parry This was held in May at the Pyewipe Inn.
Dredging on the River Witham SM confirmed that the dredging would commence in early 2016 Gates on Lincoln Visitor Moorings SM to replace lock on CLC gate at the Lincoln visitor moorings.
Moorings north of Stamp End Lock Signs have been installed on the EA wall north of Stamp End Lock indicating stay times.
CCTV needed at West Stockwith This is on the list of tasks to be done, but is not a high priority.
Bardney Lock gates do not shut properly This repair has been delayed but SM has asked for it to be put in the plan for next year.
Speeding cyclists in Nottingham Signs and markings to be installed this coming winter on the towpath.
More use of the River Trent Four methods of trying to encourage more use of the River Trent have been agreed: More publicity of the Charts, Creation of Videos or Apps, Use of Google Maps, setting up a Buddying system.
On this last point, SM asked for ideas from the meeting – it was suggested that a buddying system could be set up on Facebook, using lock keepers and using the websites of other organisations.
Newark Town Lock open day SM confirmed the dates of the Newark Town Lock open day as the 7th and 8th November and teas and coffees would be available on site.
Towpath between West Stockwith & Misterton
No works have been completed as yet but SM and DG would take a closer look at this issue to determine what was needed.
Diesel at West Stockwith SM looked into the Diesel price at West Stockwith and it is now considered to be at a reasonable price.
Installation of additional moorings rings at West Stockwith Visitor Moorings DG to review & action works as required.
Dawn Rose Licence HR said he would check this with Michael Edwards and get back to SM if there were any issues.
Toilets at Newark Town Lock SM confirmed there were no plans to reopen the toilets and limited customer feedback on this issue. Any development would require external funding. Mooring Rings outside the Gate Inn DG confirmed they were ours and on CRT land and he has also moved the visitor mooring sign.
John Blashkin has been added to the Southern User Group list of attendees.
Trees in Newark Dyke SM confirmed that works to address some of the Trees in the Newark Dyke would be done this winter.
2 National Update
SM confirmed that Vince Moran would be leaving at Christmas and that no details had been agreed on his replacement. Since the meeting it has been confirmed that Ian Rogers, currently Head of Customer Services, will become Director of Customer Service and Operations and in addition to his current responsibilities, the Waterways Managers will move across to report to him. SM explained that the waterway had been experiencing some problems with water levels at the top of the Chesterfield. This was due in part to some works needed to Harthill Reservoir which had been delayed due to access issues.
SM advised the group that the APM had recently been held at Lincoln University and had seemed to go very well. SM confirmed that Tony Hales had stepped down as Chair and had been replaced by Alan Leighton. CRT have set up the Million Hands project with the Scouting Association aimed at giving scouts the opportunity to take part in some social action activities. Any local scout group can take part so the group members can forward ideas to SM. JM advised that he was willing to arrange some form of session with the Scouts through the waterski club. SM to advise them. SM advised the group that winter moorings were now available to be booked at a number of sites in the East Midlands. SM advised that the EA are to install some fish habitats between Stamp End and Bardney on the edge of the river. They are also doing some work on the edge of the river between Antons Gowt and Bardney, installing rip rap.
3 Works Update
Winter Stoppages 2015 -2016 River Trent – Newark Town Lock & Dry Dock – 19th October to 14th December Chesterfield Canal – Morse Lock – Provisionally 2nd November, (alternative date in the New Year being investigated, as well as an option using divers)
Chesterfield Canal Turnerwood Feeder Lock – Bywash reline completed.
Worksop Winding Hole – Reed removal completed.
Peck Mill Visitor Moorings – Bank protection repair to the upstream & downstream of the visitor moorings section, completed.
Gringley Shaw Lock – Trip hazard to slabbed area, removed
Gringley Lock – Kicker bricks installed to the towpath upstream
Retford Town Lock & Warehouse wharf – Lockside pedestrian walkway fencing replaced and barrier installed.
Forest Middle Top Lock – Upstream approach mooring wall, repaired; downstream approach moorings erosion pocket, repaired.
Ranby Cutting – Towpath bankside erosion pockets, localised minor repairs to soft bank edging at 10 locations.
Morse Lock – Lockside slabs & surface improvements, lockside area scabbled
River Trent Cromwell Lock – Concrete repairs to lockside area’s and both approaches, along with fender replacements and repairs to the downstream dolphins completed.
Hazelford Lock – Concrete repairs to the chamber lock sides completed, lowside approach concrete repairs underway.
Stoke Lock Visitor Moorings – Re decking of visitor moorings access ramp, wooden decking replaced with GRP decking.
Visitor Mooring access & ramp barrier fencing installed to floating moorings at 3 sites – Cromwell, Newark – Kiln & Stoke.
4 Items raised by members
Review of Water Ski arrangements at Laneham (David Kent)
Nobody was available to discuss this from the anglers perspective.
JM raised the issue of anglers using stronger lines and longer rods at Marnham and this had resulted in 4 incidents that could have had serious consequences
IP raised similar issues at Laneham water ski club, with 2 reports of conflict between anglers and waterskiers.
SM advised that he had tried to contact the angling clubs in these areas in the past but had struggled to make contact. He further advised that if it was felt that any particular actions were deliberate and dangerous, it could be a police matter.
Is the bridge at Bardney coming out / will a bollard be provided (Shirley Rogers)
SM confirmed that the project to remove the bridge had been delayed as the Army Reserve had pulled out. SM had asked for it to be put back on the list for next year.
It was suggested that a boat rake is installed at Bardney Lock (with a BW padlock) to aid removal of weed in the lock.
Can the trees be cut back in Newark Dyke (Shirley Rogers)
See note above.
Plans for dredging the winding holes on Chesterfield
SM said there were no current plans but if given a list of issues he could raise notifications:
Turner Wood – 2” too short – DG to look into this Gas St Bridge / Grove Snooker club – DG to look into this
Reed Cutting on the Chesterfield between West Stockwith and Worksop
SM confirmed that 3 weeks of reed cutting had started today.
Overstaying report (Ray Rogers)
SM read out a report from the enforcement team:
The team now have Ipads with apps that determine how long a boat gas stayed at a location (whilst they are on site) New process has started with 3 reminders being sent before the enforcement process begins. In September, 60 overstay letters were sent out for the East Midlands area. Fresh drive on continuous cruisers – craft that don’t cruise are having restrictions placed on their licences unless they secure a home mooring. 10 boats have been removed in the last 6 months from the East Midlands.
Bollards missing at Misterton
DG to check removal of bollards in the location of the development at Misterton
Fluctuations in the water level at West Stockwith
DG to check any issues with the bottom gates as there may be debris on the cill.
Paving Stones at West Stockwith
The moorings team are aware of the required works, but we have no details as to when it will be addressed.
Speeding boats on the Fossdyke (near old fertiliser plant)
SM to have a notification raised.
Stamp End top gate
SM believed that, following customer consultation, the decision had been made not to remove the guillotine gate at Stamp End Lock.
Grass Cutting at Lincoln
SB mentioned that the grass cutting at Lincoln was quite poor in terms of quality. SM to raise this with the moorings team / contract team.
Date Of Next Meeting Tue 8th March 2016 at 7pm
Location Of Next Meeting Pyewipe Inn, Lincoln
Minutes
| Title | East Midlands Waterway – Northern Waterway Forum | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | 10 March 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Venue | Pyewipe Inn, Lincoln | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | East Midlands Waterway – Southern User Group Meeting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | 21 October 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Venue | Nottingham Sailing Club, West Bridgford | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Apologies | David Kent, Robert Aspey, Sally King, David Fallows, Mick & Carole Golds, Norman Mason |
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| Newark / Dog Bins – SM has asked Newark Town Council to install more bins but they have no additional budget so we are unlikely to get any more. |
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| Condition of the Erewash Canal Towpath – HS had asked if anything could be done about improving the towpath between Gadsby’s bridge and Langley mill. SM has put this forward to the Enterprise team and they will attempt to gain funding for it. |
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| Ideas to share the towpath space – HM had asked if we could email him the ideas for sharing the towpath space from NTU. SM had tried to obtain this information but had not yet received it. SM is to request, in this coming years business plan, some funds to install measures to slow down cyclists on the Notts Beeston Canal. SM to confirm if this has been accepted at the next meeting. |
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| Antisocial Behaviour – MS to provide details to SM of a scheme on the SKDC owned section of the Grantham Canal which is proving quite successful. No update as yet. |
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| Stones at Sandiacre Lock Cottage – HS had asked if the large stones put down at the lock cottage during the stoppage could be removed as they were being thrown by local youths and already several windows had been broken. SG confirmed they had been removed. HS confirmed the ECPDA had repaired the windows and the police had installed CCTV. |
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| Kayakers / Anglers – ML/KP had asked if anything could be done to avoid conflict between kayakers and anglers on the Notts Beeston Canal. SM had not yet been able to set up a meeting. See item below. |
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| SM informed the meeting that Richard Parry is hoping to hold an open boaters meeting at Lincoln in late November or early December.SM informed the meeting that as part of a £1m spend on customer service improvements, 4 new visitor moorings are being installed on the Chesterfield Canal. NJ asked if anything could be done at Lincoln. SM to put an item in the business plan to try to improve Lincoln visitor moorings and possibly extend them.
SM outlined the changes to the organisation that are being planned at present to allow alignment with the new strategy. These changes will come into being on the 1st November. Essentially some of the technical aspects of the waterway will be moved into central teams allowing the waterway to focus on customer service. HS asked for a family tree to be issued.
As part of the partnership action plan SM is hoping to introduce measures to try to get more boaters on the River Trent and specifically the Tidal Trent. He is hoping to get together a working group to look at ideas. JS asked if he could take part and advised the group that the TBA charts had been recently updated. SM to look at setting this group up in the New Year.
SM indicated that the partnership were keen to engage with as many young people as possible so if anyone had any ideas, could they send them on. AR advised that a number of young people had been involved in the canal clean up at Sawley.
SM said that as part of the new structure, a new post of Development & Engagement Manager would be advertised shortly.
SM then read out the national update from the Customer Service Manager covering such items as winter moorings, enforcement and licences.
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| River Trent – Concrete Repairs to Newark Nether Lock and lots of work to the rise and fall wires in all the Trent Locks.Notts Beeston – Coping repairs at Sawley and dive inspection of Sawley Weir, works to the paddle gearing at Beeston Lock
Erewash Canal – gate Fendering works to the Erewash Locks, Coping repairs to red brick Br 12 (KM12), repair work to the kicker bricks at Stanton
Grantham Canal – Structural/Brickwork Repairs to weired Lock 11, Kinoulton Br, Bank sealing works at Barkstone
Upcoming Works – Stoppages – Dockholme replacement of top and bottom gates, Stanton Stoppage general repairs to the lock (12th Jan 15)
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| Progress with finding new visitor moorings sites (RA) – Although there had been some success on the Chesterfield canal there were no sites yet identified with potential in the southern patch. GS suggested the landowner for a section for 380 m between Hazelford ferry and Hazelford weir was interested and would install some long term and visitor moorings. SM said it sounded like a reasonable proposition and would be happy to be contacted about this. |
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| Progress with outdoor swimming sites (RA) – Following agreeing a licence to swim with Yorkshire Outdoor Swimmers at Harthill Reservoir, SM was happy to receive any proposals for the use of other reservoirs. |
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| Canoes, Rowers and Dragon Boats & Angling (IM) – IM and TW reported numerous incidents with canoeists and rowers impacting on fishing and ignoring the 7yd rule. SM to set up a meeting with IM, TW, DK, DT and the rowers and the canoesists. |
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| Grouting at Sandiacre – HS reported that it had not been successful as the lock was still leaking. SM to obtain a report from the engineer. |
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| Preventing canoes on the Trent Backwater – JB asked if a sign could be put up on top of Averham weir to deter canoeist from coming down the backwater and disturbing the fishing. SM to investigate the options. |
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| Strategic Plan – SM to send YS a copy in the post. |
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| Trees have been cut down opposite Sainsburys – and a waterway structure has been exposed. SM to investigate. |
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| Gunthorpe Slip – DT asked if any more works were planned. SM said he had checked out the site and that although not perfect was passable. SM to look into putting down some stone on the surface and / or removing more earth and trees. |
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| Clapper Gates d/s of Gunthorpe – one had been removed. SM was not aware but it was not CRT land so it was difficult to police. |
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| Trent Lock – HS reported that more rubbish was now collecting following alterations to the gates. SG to check on site. |
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| Shipley Bridge railings – HS asked if there had been any progress but SM replied that they had not received approval as yet. |
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| Sainsburies visitor moorings – SM will check out the advertised length and will advise enforcement of some possible cases in this area. |
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| Holme Lock Ground Paddles – SM to investigate why they are not working. |
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| Date of next meeting: Tuesday 24th March 2015 at 7pmLocation of next meeting: Nottingham Sailing Club, West Bridgford | ||||
Minutes
| Title | East Midlands Waterway – Northern User Group Meeting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | 7 October 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| West StockwithWater supply problems at West Stockwith persist. SM to continue to chase this with the moorings team. |
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| Tidal Lock KeepingSM issued proposals as agreed. |
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| Navigation on the River Witham in WinterNotice about the sand bar is now on the website but sign still to be installed. |
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| Damage to the car park at BardneySM checking with Sandy if any works are planned. |
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| Emptying bins at BardneyThe bin service at Bardney has improved. |
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| Horse BoatingSM sent horse boating document to Harry Richardson. |
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| Car Parking at LincolnCRT will demolish the empty sheds at Lincoln to increase the car parking space. Date tbc. Also pot holes to be filled in at bottom of the ramp. |
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| Light broken at Lincoln MooringsStill not fixed. SM to remind Sandy. |
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| Licence / Mooring for Newark CrusaderPeter Moore has contacted Les Reid |
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| Problem with septic tank at LincolnHas been emptied. SM to remind Sandy this should be done frequently. |
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| Communication with Port of Boston / Black SluiceSG has reminded his lock keepers to ensure that other authorities are notified of movements downstream. |
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| Levels in the FossdykeNo recent issues with levels in the Fossdyke and situation on the Witham has improved. |
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| River Trent DredgingSM has had two reports of a sand bar below Cromwell and notifications will be raised.
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| SM informed the meeting that Richard Parry is hoping to hold an open boaters meeting at Lincoln in late November or early December. AP suggested the Pyewipe as a venue. SM to consider this.SM informed the meeting that as part of a £1m spend on customer service improvements, 4 new visitor moorings are being installed on the Chesterfield though we are struggling to get acceptance for one from Babworth Estate. MS commented that some bollards at the Gate Inn had been put opposite the winding hole. SM to check this out.
MC commented that the sign for the visitor moorings at Shireoaks is in the wrong place. SM to check.
SM outlined the changes to the organisation that are being planned at present to allow alignment with the new strategy. These changes will come into being on the 1st November. Essentially some of the technical aspects of the waterway will be moved into central teams allowing the waterway to focus on customer service.
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| (DC) Stamp End Lock – SM confirmed it was in the plan for 2016/17. |
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| (DC) Dredging on the River Witham – SM confirmed it was now in the plan for 2016/17 but agreed to try to push this up the priority list. |
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| (DC) Gates on Lincoln Visitor Moorings – SM confirmed that these were owned by the city council but we had in the past given them our locks to use on them. The council seem to have changed the locks. SM to ask Vince to investigate.SM to advise contact name at Lincoln Council |
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| (DC) Bardney Lock fenders – It was pointed out that the fenders are loose. SG to check, but the work may already be done. |
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| (ML) Overhanging copings at Shaw Lock – SM will have a notification raised to check this out. |
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| (ML) Overhanging trees near Gringley – should have been done last year but works had to stop because of birds nesting. In the plan for this winter. |
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| (ML) Offside vegetation at Coopers Bridge – should have been done last year but works had to stop because of birds nesting. In the plan for this winter. Also Willow Tree at Misterton to be looked at. |
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| (ML) Silt build up downstream of Bridge 75 – thank you for the information. A notification will be raised. |
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| (ML/HR) Weed cutting – Generally all good reports on weed cutting on the Chesterfield. It was suggested that cards are handed out at West Stockwith with information on who to contact when they see weed. |
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| (ML) 48h visitor moorings at West Stockwith – have been a great success. |
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| (ML) CCTV needed at West Stockwith – SM to discuss the best approach with Rob Taylor. |
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| (MS/HR) Dredging required: Approaching Clayworth from Drakeholes, Gate Inn, Ranby, Manton and Clarborough to Whitsunday – notifications to be raised by DG |
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| (RR) Feedback on enforcement issues – RR asked why information could not be provided on individual cases that had been reported. SG advised that he gave out the information he could, typically that we have a number of cases in progress at any one time, but that he was otherwise restricted by the Data Protection Act which prevented him from providing specifics. |
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| (SR) Weed cutting on the Witham – SM agreed to ask for a regular extra 15 days of weed cutting per year. |
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| (SR) Bardney Lock gates do not shut properly – although we have looked this issue before SM will raise this issue with the engineers to check. |
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| (HR) Numerous issues with Locks – Several issues with lock which have been noted and will either be done soon or are in the plan to be done at some point depending upon resources. |
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| Date Of Next Meeting | Tue 10th March 2015 at 7pm | |||||
| Location Of Next Meeting | Pyewipe Inn, Lincoln | |||||
| Title | East Midlands Waterway – Northern User Group Meeting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | 8 October 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Venue | Retford and Worksop Boat Club | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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