The canal network in South Staffordshire is significant as
both a local and regional recreation and leisure resource. The
canals and their towpaths are valuable assets and have great
potential for recreation, nature conservation, education and
tourism. The built environment related to canals is architecturally
and historically significant and the Staffordshire and Worcester
Canal, the Stourbridge Canal and the Shropshire Union Canal all run
through South Staffordshire. These canals are designated
Conservation Areas.
The Council works with British Waterways and other agencies to
safeguard and enhance the canal network in the district.
Improvements to the canal environment will be encouraged to improve
access to towpaths, links to the public footpath system and
open spaces, the protection and creation of nature conservation
areas and the conservation of canal structures and heritage
features.
The Council supports the restoration of the Hatherton Branch
Canal. The Lichfield and Hatherton Restoration Trust have proposals
to restore the canal to navigable condition.
The Council has restored the disused Wyrley Bank Branch of the
Sneyd section of the Wyrley Essington canal to a linear footpath
with associated ponds and wet areas.
Use the details below to contact the relevant authority
regarding your enquiry.
The
Bratch, Wombourne
Conservation Areas
Fishing
External Link: British Waterways
External Link: Calf Heath Marina
External Link: Canals & Waterways: Roots &
Routes
External Link: Otherton Boat Haven
External Link: The Lichfield and Hatherton Canals
Restoration Trust
External Link: Shropshire Union Canal
Society
External Link: Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal
Society
External Link: Teddesley Boat Company
External Link: Waterscape
British Waterways
Albert House
Quay Place
92-93 Edward Street
Birmingham B1 2RA
Telephone: (0121) 200 7400
Fax: (0121) 200 7401
Email:enquires.westmidlands@britishwaterways.co.uk
Architectural and Landscape
Services
Telephone: (01902) 696405
Fax: (01902) 846553
Email: archland@sstaffs.gov.uk
David Burton-Pye
Principal Conservation Officer
Telephone: (01902) 696428
Fax: (01902) 696403
Email: d.burtonpye@sstaffs.gov.uk