Petition · past parliament
Re enact the 1955 canal closure act of parliament.
Closed
44 signatures
What the petition asks
The Northern reaches of the Lancaster canal were cut off from the main line in 1968.To make way for the M6 motorway,the Locks were de commissioned and the canal was severed in several locations.We propose restoration by stages,to encourage New businesses ,especially tourism.
We have support from numerous boating ,restoration societies.And over 500 members of our group.OWD LANKY BOATERS.Both parish and county councils have show support also.
Timeline
| 18 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Jan 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
44
Status
Closed
Opened
18 Jul 2016
Closed
18 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.