The Foxton Locks Partnership

Making it happen

Formed in 1996, the Foxton Locks Partnership is made up of voluntary organisations and public bodies, including British Waterways and local councils, that care about the future of Foxton - and its past.

The partners are working together to develop Foxton Locks as a much improved destination for visitors and for the local community.

They are putting into action some ambitious and exciting work that is adding to the experience of Foxton Locks:

Opening up the site to provide access for all
Increasing tourism in the area
Preserving local heritage
Educating people about the importance of the site
Benefiting the environment and its wildlife
The partners have already put a lot of hard work into the planning, restoration and development of the Foxton Locks site.
Their ultimate vision is to bring the site's Inclined Plane boatlift back into full use. The Inclined Plane is an important part of local heritage and the Partnership is keen to see it conserved and restored as part of works to improve the whole of Foxton Locks.
The Partnership seeks to increase visitor numbers and tourism for the district, whilst ensuring the needs of local people are taken into account.

Meet the Foxton Locks Partnership

James Clifton: Chairman of Foxton Locks Partnership; Regeneration Manager, British Waterways
Mike Beech: Keeper, Foxton Canal Museum, Company Secretary, Foxton Inclined Plane Trust
Mary Matts: Old Union Canals Society
Cllr Graham Hart: Vice-Chairman of Foxton Locks Partnership; County Councillor, Leicestershire County Council
Cllr Michael Hadley: Foxton Parish Council
Cllr Blake Paine: Harborough District Councillor, Harborough District Council
David Hastie: Inland Waterways Association
Mike Thomson: Community Development Team Leader, Leicestershire County Council
Philip Cross: Chairman, Foxton Inclined Plane Trust
Heather Wakefield: Economic Development & Tourism Officer, Harborough District Council
David Friesner: Director of Tourism, Leicester Shire Promotions