Presentation to the North East Waterway Partnership

Annabel Hanson, Waterways Partnership Coordinator

Thursday, 19 March 2015  Canal & River Trust, Leeds Our Waterways

Aire & Calder Navigation Market Weighton Canal Beverley Beck Pocklington Canal Driffield Navigation River Aire Dutch River River Derwent Gypsey Race River Foulness Hedon Haven River Hertford Hornsea Mere River Hull Leven Canal River Ouse

Unique and Diverse

• Almost the entire length of Pocklington Canal falls within 3 SSSIs; the canal is virtually unchanged since it was opened in 1818 • Hornsea Mere is largest natural lake in Yorkshire and the only surviving example of a mere created by glacial retreat. • The area around the River Hertford hosts archaeo- logical treasures including the UK’s oldest house. • Gypsey Race is Europe’s most northerly chalk stream. • Leven Canal is a SSSI for its whole length. • The River Foulness is the centre of a prehistoric and Roman settlement.

Our Roots – LEADER Highlights to Date – Recognition Highlights to Date – Strategy & Outcomes

Our Partnership strives for: • Economic growth and resilience, for example through the burgeoning green economy and tourism • Community engagement which prioritises learning, relaxation and enjoyment • Improved navigation for business and leisure purposes • More and better sport and active recreation opportunities • Water management for the health and benefit of local people • Cleaner, healthier waterways where nature thrives • Raised awareness of the heritage potential of our waterways Highlights to Date – Capacity Building A New Phase – Challenges and Opportunities

• Strong leadership and structure for the partnership

• Continued partnership development

• Projects and funding

Underpinning these is the need to strategically and effectively communicate the value and potential of our waterways Leadership, Structure and Management

• Partnership status • Geographic spread • Refreshed Executive Committee • Merged Technical and Community Forum • Engaging new supporters and partners • Sharing skills, knowledge, experience and best practice

Leadership, Structure and Management

Partnership status Geographic spread • New partners, new project opportunities • Refreshed Executive Committee • Merged Technical and Community Forum • Sharing skills, knowledge, experience and best practice Projects and Funding

• Ongoing and new signature projects • Building on experience and expertise • EU and other funding • Key agendas such as tourism, social inclusion and health and wellbeing • Strategic collaboration for local gains Thank you

Annabel Hanson Waterways Partnership Co-ordinator

Telephone: (01482) 391678 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.waterwayspartnership.co.uk