Mooring terms and conditions for temporary (overnight and short) stay at Higginson Park

Last updated: 1 May 2022

Use of Moorings

  1. No part of the Council’s property or premises, or the moored vessel shall be used by the boat owner or user other than for the purpose of mooring the vessel and for gaining access on foot to and from the vessel
  2. The boat owner or user will use, or allow to be used, the vessel for recreational and holiday purposes and will not occupy the moorings for residential purposes
  3. The boat owner or user shall not use, or allow to be used, the vessel or any part of the Council’s property or premises for commercial or business purposes. Commercial and business activity is defined as any trade which takes place from the vessel to members of the public along the towpath
  4. No work shall be done to the vessel whilst at the Council’s premises or moorings (unless with prior written consent of the Council which may be withheld at its sole discretion), other than minor running repairs or minor maintenance of a routine nature by the boat owner or user, his regular crew, or members of his family not causing any nuisance or annoyance to other users of the River Thames or any other person in the vicinity
  5. The boat owner or user must ensure the vessel is left properly moored, secure and safe when not in use
  6. The permit is a permit to moor only and does not include the right to fish either from the bank or vessel
  7. The Council reserves the right to require the boat owner or user to remove his vessel at any time should it become necessary to do so in connection with the exercise of their statutory functions
  8. Please note there is a water discharge point into the Thames which is clearly signed if you moor at this point then some noise disturbance may occur
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