The London Borough of Havering does not regulate licensing in this area. It is the responsibility of the following three authorities:
- British Waterways runs almost all the canals, and rivers such as the Severn, Trent and Yorkshire Ouse.
- The Environment Agency runs the River Thames, the River Medway, and the rivers of East Anglia.
- The Broads Authority runs the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads.
Hire boats are licensed by the hire company, but you may want to use the boat on a waterway for which it is not licensed. If this is part of your plan you should consult the company first.
If you already know you need to pay for a British Waterways licence, an Environment Agency registration or a Broads Authority toll, you can now do this online at www.waterscape.com