https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/canalrivertrust/Recent content in canalrivertrust on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 26 May 2026 11:17:17 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/houseboats-ordered-to-vacate-scenic-river-avon-in-bath-amid-safety-concerns/Tue, 26 May 2026 11:17:17 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/houseboats-ordered-to-vacate-scenic-river-avon-in-bath-amid-safety-concerns/Houseboats moored along a scenic section of the River Avon in Bath, opposite Parade Gardens and just downstream from Pulteney Weir, have been ordered to vacate by Bath and North East Somerset Council. This riverside location has long been a favored spot for houseboats, some of which operate as holiday lets, but the council has clarified that this part of the river is not designated for navigation and poses significant safety risks.