[Diesel on the T&M and Staffs & Worcs]

12 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Just to update this thread, I fuelled today from Fuel Boat Halsall, currently 87p per litre base price.  There are cheaper places, but if we don't support fuel boats...

 

Incidentally, I also provided an update to diesel.fibrefactory.co.uk website.  For those unaware, this is a spreadsheet showing fuel, pumpout and gas prices around the canal network, and I commend you to it.  It's only as good as the info we provide so I urge others to provide updates of prices (by email - address is on the site) whenever they use such facilities.

 

Halsall’s base rate is currently 79ppl not 87ppl

[Interesting Boaty Business Up For Sale]

Duke and Duchess were sold as a going concern in Nov 2017, and it looks like the new owner is actively publicising the 2018 season. The other pair of hotel boats 'By Water Holidays' were also sold to new owners in 2017 and are advertising their 2018 trips. 

[Planning Proposal - Macclesfield Canal - Marple]

From what I have read of the plans/supporting documents, they show that New Horizons will retain their current mooring but will have to move the boat onto the service point to embark/disembark guests. They loose their current carpark/store (a house will be on it) but are getting a store room next to the new service station and a parking space for a minibus.  Hopefully any future owners/tenants of houses will notice the moorings and services before they buy any properties!