Mike Todd Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 We are in a no go area at the moment, between Reading and Woolgamptom. But that is on account of too much water rather than too many locals! ie we cannot go anywhere cos of red warnings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbfiresprite Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 (edited) The Becket Park moorings are run by the local council. It was enforced to start with, not long afterwards council staff were offered free swining lessons by some of the overstayers. Council staff now refuse to do enforcement on the moorings and local police are not interested Edited May 9, 2023 by nbfiresprite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 15 hours ago, nbfiresprite said: The Becket Park moorings are run by the local council. It was enforced to start with, not long afterwards council staff were offered free swining lessons by some of the overstayers. Council staff now refuse to do enforcement on the moorings and local police are not interested Is the prospect of boatowners throwing pipes and manholes into the river really a large enough problem to warrant a notice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 15 hours ago, nbfiresprite said: The Becket Park moorings are run by the local council. It was enforced to start with, not long afterwards council staff were offered free swining lessons by some of the overstayers. Council staff now refuse to do enforcement on the moorings and local police are not interested The last rule is to prevent boaters doing something that is perfectly fine and splendid if you are a water company. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 I thought the Nene was one of the rivers where discharge from boats is allowed. Also the Great Ouse. The council can only enforce these if they have a byelaw or a PSPO. 17 hours ago, nbfiresprite said: council staff were offered free swining lessons.... Is it a popular area for pig farming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Jen-in-Wellies said: The last rule is to prevent boaters doing something that is perfectly fine and splendid if you are a water company. Are the water companies throwing pipes and manholes into the rivers as well? 'Sewerage' is the term for the pipes, manholes and other infrastructure that convey waste water from houses, businesses and other premises to the treatment works. If the sewerage didn't run through (or under) the streets then the sewage most certainly would! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 Lechlade is a no go area due to aggressive cows. The youth of today ! I suppose things moove on in the world but it is shocking to see asbo cattle. Much care needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 16 minutes ago, magnetman said: Lechlade is a no go area due to aggressive cows. The youth of today ! I suppose things moove on in the world but it is shocking to see asbo cattle. Much care needed. The bovine uprising. It begins.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 I'd steak my life savings on them milking societal discontent for all its worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 42 minutes ago, magnetman said: I thought the Nene was one of the rivers where discharge from boats is allowed. Also the Great Ouse. It does say while using their moorings, not while cruising or moored elsewhere, I suppose any mooring owner can stipulate what you can do while using their mooring even if it isnt against the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 44 minutes ago, magnetman said: Lechlade is a no go area due to aggressive cows. The youth of today ! I suppose things moove on in the world but it is shocking to see asbo cattle. Much care needed. Don't milk it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 (edited) 47 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said: It does say while using their moorings, not while cruising or moored elsewhere, I suppose any mooring owner can stipulate what you can do while using their mooring even if it isnt against the law. If it was a private land owner then yes but if it is council they do actually need a legal framework which specifically forbids certain activities otherwise these things are unenforceable. I haven't checked but suspect that none of the th ings on the sign are in fact enforceable under any byelaws or PSPO. They do quote the 2014 act but I'm pretty sure they need to apply for and get a PSPO in order to use this Act as they want to. The powers which councils do or do not have with regard to controlling moorings is a very interesting and complicated topic. @nigelmoore (RIP) knew a lot about this topic. Edited May 10, 2023 by magnetman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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