Ray Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 It may be that I simply haven't noticed before but my online toll payment receipt is to New Broads Authority, is this a recent change or just me? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 I have noticed elsewhere that the BA is fondly referred to as the NBA and has been for quite a while. Doesn't tell me why though! Since I refuse point blank to pay my toll until at least five minutes before I cast off for the new season means that I haven't seen the N added to BA. My only recent correspondence has been with the planning department and perhaps the 'New' hasn't permeated that particular office yet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rightsaidfred Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Received mine today didnt notice anything new. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 11 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said: I have noticed elsewhere that the BA is fondly referred to as the NBA and has been for quite a while. Doesn't tell me why though! Since I refuse point blank to pay my toll until at least five minutes before I cast off for the new season means that I haven't seen the N added to BA. My only recent correspondence has been with the planning department and perhaps the 'New' hasn't permeated that particular office yet. 'Elsewhere' it's being called BnA, I believe it means broads no authority due to some of the advice given that it has no place or authority to give. I can't see any changes on the postal toll renew as got ours today, it's just got to the same as we were due to pay in 2012 on the great ouse/cam for a smaller m2 boat so not going to complain about the cost. I might complain about the numbers they supplied though as the starboard ones have completely faded, and they spend most time out of the sun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 19 minutes ago, Smoggy said: 'Elsewhere' it's being called BnA, I believe it means broads no authority due to some of the advice given that it has no place or authority to give. Thanks for putting me right on that one. I don't see the BA using the N in that context, as apt as it might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Tread with great care using that abbreviation!!!! I told off for that not so long ago!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Had my wrists slapped by the Bosses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Hopefully nothing too kinky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Irrespective of what they are wanting to be called if we all just stick to calling them the BA then we all know what is meant 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Dont the letters B and A stand for B.gger All as well. Saying that I have always found on contacting the BA office about electricity cards and other matters, that they have always been polite and helpful. I speak as I find. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 12 hours ago, Smoggy said: Elsewhere' it's being called BnA, This term is considered to be derogatory by the moderation team, so should not be used here to describe the Broads Authority, so as Marshman states above tread with great care if you use that term, better still dont use it here. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 I wonder if this "New" is anything to do with the four year:- "Environmental Land Management Scheme" announced last November that will create a number of additional "New" National Parks and AONB. Much of which will accept the findings of the Glover Report that seeks to transform our National Landscape. A corner stone of the recommendations within it's pages is to afford the same protection to AONB as NPs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 It's a thought, Chris, but I am not convinced. At the moment there really is nothing notably 'new' about the Authority. Dr Packman will eventually retire, even if he is finally carried out in a box! Hopefully a new broom will then make a clean sweep, then perhaps we will see a 'new' Broads Authority, one that incorporates the best of the old whilst returning control of the Broads to its members and introduces some form of democracy for its stakeholders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 12 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said: introduces some form of democracy for its stakeholders. Lovely thought Peter but just who are the "stake holders"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 27 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said: Lovely thought Peter but just who are the "stake holders"? You and I, amongst many others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Yes many many many others, Anglers, walkers, twitchers, boat hirers, etc. etc. How would you be all inclusive in this "democracy" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 1 hour ago, MauriceMynah said: Lovely thought Peter but just who are the "stake holders"? Maybe anyone that pays money to the BA for whatever reason? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 1 hour ago, MauriceMynah said: How would you be all inclusive in this "democracy" Anglers, for example, would have a right to elect their representative. The present system of 'approved' yes people being 'placed' onto committees has to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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