As you can see from the group heading picture took yesterday, all is in place to demolish the unique bridge on the Bradley arm. Another piece of history soon...
To all interested parties, Â As far as I am aware there has been no update on Valencia Wharf since Mr Wood's posting of 26th January. This may mean that most...
Re[2]: [CanalScapeBCN] Latest on Valencia Wharf Dear John, Saturday, February 14, 2009, 2:22:04 PM, you wrote: To all interested parties, As far as I am aware...
To All Concerned, Â Â On Sunday 15th February I replied to a message I received from Mr Will Chapman concerning my posting of the previous day re: the...
Thanks for the heads up John. I have written back to the Council asking why they said there was no application when there was and also, why they have not sent...
Dear Will, Â Thank you for your prompt reply to my posting. I was unsure if people within the group knew about the planning application, but it would seem now...
It does seem to me that the Valencia wharf incident has had its day. Holloways must be aware of the potential a Marina would bring to the area but for whatever...
Hi Will, Â Thanks for your message. I'm pleased that you have sent in an objection. I will be submitting one myself soon and will also try to persuade a...
Dear Laurence, Â Thank you for your response to my e-mail. Some of the points you make are obviously true, especially those regarding the loss of canalside...
... Absolutely! The principle must always be to object first - even to reasonable looking applications - because otherwise the plans may change and you will...
Hello Everybody, Please don't stop protesting, these BCN arms are vital for the future.I have been working for the restoration of the Droitwich Canals for...
... Agreed and don't forget that if you feel that the Local Authority has acted unreasonably or the planning committee decision was incorrect there is always...
Messr Holloways Infilling of the Wharf The continued interest in the Valencia Wharf is a respectable indication of the passion boaters hold for the loss of...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the CanalScapeBCN group: The summer of 2009 sees the introduction of Canalscape-BCN’s operational...
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The following CanalScapeBCN poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: BW are renovating the hovel on the Spon Lane flight, they are...
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Summer 2009 will see NB "Barnet" operational on behalf of CanalScape, please see the new poll with questions to which we would like your opinion. Theres a new...
The summer of 2009 sees the introduction of Canalscape-BCN's operational working boat "Barnet" which is to be used on the Northern waters of the BCN and the...
Whilst currently working on the new Keays DVD & CD package I decided to go and take a fresh look at the sites of the docks and the remaining boats. The boats...
Thanks for this Laurence. I went to see them at the end of last summer but the plant growth was still a bit much to be able to see a great deal. I will take a...
Many thanks for the information and map Lawrence. I'll try to get up there and see for myself. Incase of use, below is the Google Maps location for the same...
I was standing at Galton Bridge Station, waiting for a train, and looking down at the BCN new main line, today. The overgrown nature of the west side towpath...
... Perhaps others would argue that such lengths should be kept clear of moored boats so that the canal can remain there forwhat it was intended for and that...
... I can remember the days before the Galton and Summit Tunnels were built. At that time both towpaths on the New Main Line were perfectly usable. I never...
The following is partly a response to Chris Deuchar’s posting in mid February concerning the loss of the Ridgeacre Branch Canal some years ago and then moves...
Sandwell MBC’s Planning Committee will decide on the future of Valencia Wharf during a meeting to be held at Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury,...
I attended the planning meeting this evening representing BCN Society, Residential Boat Owners Association and the Inland Waterways Association. I am pleased...
No, its not another new group - but a renamed old one - because the old one had virtually no traffic! This seems a good time to revive it after the recent...
The future of Valencia Wharf is still uncertain. Sandwell MBC's Planning Committee discussed the planning application at its meeting on 18th March. Only one...
Excellent , Graham. So pleased you could get there in person and also have the chance of expanding contacts with local planning officials and also councillors....
I have pictures of Valencia in Les Allens day on Canalscape BCN ,you are welcome to use them with the planners.It would be a tragedy to lose this site.Sorry I...
