
Backlash Over Proposed River Clyde Fees for Small Boats
Plans for a new fee to use small boats on the River Clyde have sparked widespread anger among boat owners, leisure groups, and politicians. Peel Ports Clydeport, the harbour authority managing the waters, is proposing an annual charge of £100 for leisure craft between 6m and 24m in length, but the reaction has been overwhelmingly negative. Fee Proposal: What’s Being Suggested Peel Ports Clydeport, responsible for managing over 450 square miles of the Clyde and nearby waters, has introduced a plan called the "leisure vehicle conservancy fee." The proposal outlines an annual fee structure: £100 + VAT for boats regularly…