Transport Act 1968 (c. 73)

Part VII U.K. Inland Waterways

Other inland waterway provisions E+W+S

114 Power of local authorities to assist in maintaining waterways for amenity purposes. E+W+S

Without prejudice to section 109 of this Act, a local authority may assist any other person (whether financially, by the provision of services or facilities, or otherwise) in maintaining or improving for amenity or recreational purposes, including fishing—

(a) any inland waterway situated wholly or partly in the area of the authority; and

(b) any other inland waterway which is so situated that it can conveniently be used for those purposes by persons residing in the area of the authority.