Comment

Representation ID: 22348

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Canal & River Trust

We strongly welcome the recognition of the canal network as a significant visitor attraction for the Black Country and the support for maintaining and expanding amenities and visitor hubs. We are keen to create high quality destinations on the canal network in the Black Country to support uses on the water and on the towpath. As part of this, we have obtained Green Flag status for Revolution Walk between The Roundhouse in Birmingham and Chance Glass Works in Smethwick and are next keen to achieve Green Flag status for our waterways in Wolverhampton and Walsall. In Dudley, we are keen to develop a welcome station and cycle hub. Furthermore, we want to work in partnership with organisations to deliver a legacy for the canals of the Black Country from the Commonwealth Games.