Memorandum submitted by Northamptonshire
Enterprise Limited
In response to the four areas you have asked
for evidence please find our comments below:
1. Our contact with BW has predominantly
been in relation to collaboration on activities that support the
tourism and economic potential of the waterways. As such we have
worked quite recently with BW on a specific project to enhance
the Stoke Bruene Canal in Northamptonshire in an effort to increase
the numbers of visitors to the facility.
2. In our view based on experience with
working with BW, they provide a strategic co-ordination role to
maximise the role of the waterways. The regeneration and tourism
potential of the waterways is widely recognized and BW have a
critical role in facilitating those benefits across the country
in a consistent manner.
3. Our engagement with BW has been very
positive, with BW providing a valuable project management lead
to deliver a significant project to the Sub-region. They bring
strategic co-ordination and expertise regarding the role of the
waterways to the table within the context of a much wider agenda
regarding regeneration and economic development of communities.
4. As such we would encourage you to continue
to be supportive of BW in a manner so that their valuable role
is not compromised or undermined.
Northamptonshire Enterprise Limited
March 2008
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