Petition · past parliament
Debate in parliament the sale of BWML by the Canal & River Trust.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
BWML is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canal & River Trust that is being sold to the private sector.This includes the sale of 18 marinas and the berths of 2,500 boats.
We want each marina to be turned into a Trust for the residents to manage as a co-operative. Keeping boating in the hands of boaters.
We want each marina to be turned into a Trust for the residents to manage as a co-operative. Keeping boating in the hands of boaters.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
The Canal and River Trust is a charity, not a public body.
Timeline
| 14 Mar 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Mar 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
21 Mar 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.