Boat moored unlawfully is removed from riverside
Using powers under the Greater London Council General Powers Act 1972, Kingston Council today removed Cygnet, an unoccupied narrow boat that had been moored unlawfully
Kingston Council has removed and placed into secure storage a narrowboat that had been moored unlawfully to Council land on Queens Promenade since late May.
The river plays an important role in defining the distinctive character of the Royal Borough of Kingston and boats that overstay on moorings or occupy areas where mooring is not permitted, affect enjoyment of river users and those who wish to use the riverside. The Council therefore takes robust action against those boats who do not comply with mooring arrangements.
Legislation enables the Council to recover removal costs from the owner if the boat is claimed, or via sale if it is not.