This is our overall strategy and explains our plan to achieve our long term goal of restoring and rebuilding the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals and reconnecting them to the national network.
What we want to achieve
Restoring the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals to establish a navigable gateway to the Birmingham Canal Navigations, meanwhile creating a green and blue corridor for the benefit of our community.
Why we want to do this
Building on what’s already been achieved, to complete full restoration of both canals and provide the following benefits:
Green and blue space for walkers, runners, cyclists etc.
Sustainable habitats for diversifying wildlife, increasing biodiversity & carbon capture
A navigable route for boaters
Economic benefits such as inward investment, tourism and new business for the wider
community
Training and development opportunities for volunteers of all ages
Health and wellbeing for volunteers and the public
How we will do this
Strategies, projects and programmes, that will deliver the restoration.
Construction and operations
strategy
Asset maintenance
strategy
Communications and marketing strategy
Detailed site-specific projects and programmes to deliver the construction and restoration of the canals, working within the principles of the above strategies
What we stand for
These are the values that guide our work
Integrity
We are honest in our dealings with each other, and with external people and organisations.
Teamwork and respect
We value the teamwork and camaraderie of working together and respect the abilities and contributions by our members, volunteers and contractors.
Inclusivity
We welcome people as part of our committed team whatever their age, physical ability, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, religion, experience or skills.
Demonstrating accountability and good governance
How we oversee our work and report to our stakeholders in safeguarding the canal and other assets
Returns to grant awarding bodies
Monthly report to Board of Trustees meetings and volunteer forums
Formal reporting at our public AGM
Publication of a physical and digital annual report and accounts
Articles in print publications and posts on social media and our website
Project management
Risk management
Financial management
People management
Comms Plan and events reporting
