Cuts to England’s canal network could put lives at risk, experts say

Investigation shows ageing assets and lack of funding could mean entire towns and villages vulnerable to floodingLives may be at risk if ministers proceed with cuts to England’s languishing canal network, experts have said.The climate crisis and a lack of funding means ageing assets could flood entire towns and villages, an investigation for the parliamentary magazine the House has found. Continue reading...

May 18, 2025 - 18:36
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Cuts to England’s canal network could put lives at risk, experts say

Investigation shows ageing assets and lack of funding could mean entire towns and villages vulnerable to flooding

Lives may be at risk if ministers proceed with cuts to England’s languishing canal network, experts have said.

The climate crisis and a lack of funding means ageing assets could flood entire towns and villages, an investigation for the parliamentary magazine the House has found. Continue reading...