As Chairman I chair meetings of the Society, meetings with C&RT and the Restoration Partnership.

I deal with new and renewing memberships, and maintain the members’ database.

I edit the Society’s quarterly journal, and send copies to members, councillors, MPs, C&RT staff and others by post or by email.

I maintain the sales items; most sales happen after talks and also at other events.

As Treasurer, I have 5 main responsibilities:

1. To maintain an overview of the society’s financial affairs, to ensure its financial viability and to ensure that proper financial records and procedures are maintained.
2. To report to council on the financial affairs of the society.
3. To liaise with the society’s accountants to ensure annual accounts are produced.
4. To perform day to day financial duties such as supplier payments, the societies banking, financial record keeping etc.
5. To look after the society’s insurance needs.

Consult the Planning Applications weekly for the 3 Planning Authorities.

Consult Canal and River Trusts' planning notices.

Plead for S106 monies for the canal.

Liaise with Canal and River Trust Planning Manager.

Monitor Planning Portal.

For all 3 authorities read and comment on their policies:
   Core Strategy, Unitary Development Plan, Local Development Plan
   Supplementary Planning Documents, Spatial Framework

The new Greater Manchester Authority requires consultation.

Keep the Chairman and Council informed.

I undertake the Gift Aid claims for the Society once a year.

I work as the publicity officer for the canal society. I run the social media pages to keep everyone updated with current events. I also create regular YouTube videos on the work parties that we host along the canal, as well as the occasional informational video on our canals history. These videos can also be found on this website.

Position currently vacant

As Webmaster I manage and update the website as and when required.