I received a phone call yesterday from a man whose son lives on his boat moored at Valencia Wharf. He informed me that his son had received notice to quit his...
Brenda, Will visit area on Thursday 6.11.08 to confirm and take some photo's. Have placed a piece on this in news section of web site today 5/11/08. Did report...
The situation developing at Valencia wharf is an odd one. Joseph Holloway have been in the freight business for a very long time, they operated a fleet of...
Hi All Since I posted the information regarding the possible filling in of Valencia Wharf by the owners, Joseph Holloway Ltd. I am pleased with the response...
I have submitted a FOI request to Sandwell Council asking them to provide any documentation related to planning/change of use. That should at least bring it to...
I have been informed that Sandwell Council have contacted Holloways at Valencia Wharf at approximately 4-30pm today (Thursday) and told them that they require...
The following article was featured in Boundary Post, the journal of the BCN Society. It was written by Ray Shill for a series entitled BCN A-Z. I thought it...
Well done Brenda. I have placed a lot of Allens yard photographs on my BCN Canalscape Robert site and you are welcome to use them in the campaign.The BCN...
The subject of Valencia Wharf has generated considerable comments, perhaps through the connection to the boat building activities of the Allens. Laurence tells...
There must be an enormous amount of phosphorous in the canal here. When we worked on Vesta in Les's yard care had to be taken not to allow a rope to hang in...
This is a disgraceful act of vandalism. Everyone should contact The Environment Agency regarding the potential for illegal waste disposal and pollution,...
In regards to Valencia Wharf. May I suggest that everyone contacts the Mayor of Sandwell. During his visit to the Bonfire Rally earlier this month he was very...
Laurence has confirmed the sad fact of the in fill by Holloways of the remaining Valencia Basins. They seem to have had the work in hand for some time. This...
I have been onto the Sandwell Chronicle, Black Country Bugle, Birmingham Post, The Times, The Independent, The Guardian, Towpath Talk, Waterways World, The...
I have had an answer from one of the Councillors and also from the EA saying they are going to investigate. I have also had Autoreplys from a couple of others...
Hear Hear! Blooming vandals are Holloways. Let's hope the local media really go to town on this. I was speaking to the London BW Heritage adviser on Friday...
On behalf of IWA Birmingham, Black Country and Worcestershire branch, Vaughan Welch has served a complaint on Sandwell Council FAO the planning Dept.he...
Another observation on the infilling of Valencia Wharf Laurence noted the used of a JCB to do the work. The moving of blocks of stone and earth in such a way...
As some of you may know the ex Grand Union motor boat "Barnet" has been aquired by the Canal-scape BCN Society (no affiliation with the BCNS). This is an...
To follow Laurences earlier topic regarding the cabin repairs required on Barnet, I have uploaded a number of photos showing the current condition of the back...
... EA saying they are going to investigate. I have also had Autoreplys from a couple of others saying my enquiry is being passed on or that some someone will...
MESSAGE PICKED UP FROM DENIS R ON cANAL wORLD FORUM: sANDWELL COUNCIL Planning Enforcement case number - ENF/08/7150 contact case officer is Dawn Meeson...
Holloways, Canal Roots The firm of Joseph Holloway had its roots in the canal carrying trade. There were several Holloways in this area. There was a James...
Following a BCNS Council meeting last night I have written letters to the Mayor of Sandwell, Sandwell MBC Planning Department and the Environment Agency about...
The Cottage at the side of the top lock on the Rushall flight is for sale by auction on 11th December. It is being sold with sitting tenants. A lovely family...
The Boat Inn is no more, yesterday afternoon the whole building was down and the cellars exposed. Congratulations to Dudley council on wasting what could have...
Very tempting. Pity it is not on the L&H!! Brian ======================================== Message Received: Nov 14 2008, 04:53 PM From: "brendamward" To:...
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due to the fact alls not going as planed holloways have moved the goal posts and brought forward the vacation date for boat owners to the end of november the...
On March 14th 2009 the RCHS will hold another Waterways History Conference. This is the sixth in the series and will deal with Canal People as a subject. The...
I picked up this message in "Canals list", seems more elevant here. "At a meeting at Hatton several modified versions of the BW wooden bollard were displayed...
