Petition · past parliament
Repeal the 1955 canal closure act.
Closed
1,074 signatures
What the petition asks
Repeal the 1955 canal closure act.To prevent losing more of our Industrial Heritage.And stop developers building on disused canals and surrounding heritage.This will also give restoration groups the possibility of restoring derelict Canals.
Without this act being repealed ,we cannot stop any Local authorities or CRT applying for a canal closure and granting planning permission on derelict canals or nearby heritage sites.
Timeline
| 8 Nov 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,074
Status
Closed
Opened
8 Nov 2016
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.