Elmbridge Council on the Thames has announced that it has begun a Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) to fine boaters up to £400 for staying for more than 24hrs, and no return to the borough within 72 hours. The council claims that mooring for more than 24hrs is an anti-social behaviour in itself. The council has also stated that if they are successful, they will encourage other councils to follow suit.
An active NBTA member, with the help of the Community Law Partnership, have put in a legal challenge to the PSPO. This has put the PSPO on hold: https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/community-safety/public-space-protection-orders-pspos/unauthorised-mooring-public-space-protection
Our way of life isn’t an anti-social behaviour and shouldn’t be treated as such.
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Not anti social? Not sure holiday visitors or genuine boaters who are looking to berth overnight would agree, with temporary moorings blocked by “ permanent” movers who refuse to pay to moor.
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