Best Thames lock

BOATERS using the Thames are being invited to vote for what they believe is the best kept lock.

Voting opens today, and the scheme includes any lock on the non-tidal river from Lechlade to Teddington.

Awards

This is part of the annual Environment Agency awards, that it believes rewards its staff for their hard work and encourages good customer relations.

Matt Carter, Waterways Operations Manager at the Environment Agency, explained:

"A variety of people contribute to the overall customer experience—permanent staff, seasonal staff and for the first time this year, volunteers. The awards provide a chance for members of the public to let us know how we are doing on the Thames, so we can reward these people for their great teamwork."

Voting

Votes can be cast online at:

www.environment-agency.gov.uk/bestthameslock from now until Sunday 31st October and winners will be announced in December.

When voting for the Best Lock Site, river users are asked to rate the level of service received at the lock and consider its gardens, general maintenance, cleanliness and availability of information.