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London Healthy Waterways Boat Dweller Survey 2025

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RRR Consultancy Ltd is conducting research to understand how air pollution, fuel use, and energy options impact boat dwellers across London. This study aims to gather insights into boaters’ awareness of air pollution and its health effects, access to energy sources, barriers to switching from solid fuels, and attitudes towards sustainability and climate emergency. The findings will help inform local authorities, waterways organisations, and policymakers to improve support for boat dwellers.

In addition to gathering insights, this project aims to work collaboratively with boaters to explore practical ways of reducing pollution, improving health within the boating community, and lowering both CO₂ emissions and exposure to air pollution. By understanding the challenges boaters face, we aim to identify practical ways to support cleaner energy choices and promote healthier living conditions on London’s waterways. 

Additionally, the study will contribute to developing a strategy for strengthening partnerships between boaters, local authorities, and key stakeholders, ensuring an ongoing dialogue that fosters cooperation and practical solutions for sustainable boating.

We invite all London boat dwellers, including continuous cruisers and those on permanent moorings, to take part by completing a short online survey or engaging in face-to-face interviews at key mooring locations. Participation is confidential, and the results will ensure that boaters’ needs and experiences are represented in future decision-making. Have your say and help shape a healthier, more sustainable future on London’s waterways by complete the survey by the Friday, 1 August 2025.

If you have any queries about the survey, please contact RRR Consultancy at:

E: info@rrrconsultancy.com
T: 01427 839686

We will be offering a prize draw for all those who complete the survey with a first prize of a £100 voucher, a second prize of a £75 voucher, a third prize of a £50 voucher, and five fourth prizes of £20 vouchers. Please provide your contact details at the end of the survey if you would like to be entered into the draw.

Thank you for your help and support with this project - we very much appreciate your responses.

Section A. Your accommodation

1. How long have you been living on a boat?
2. What were the main reasons for choosing to live on a boat? (please specify): 
3. What best describes your boat tenure?
4. If you have a permanent mooring, in which London borough is it located?
5. How many adults and children usually live on your boat? (Please include yourself and anyone who resides on the boat most of the time.)
Number of adults (18 years and over):  
Number of children (Under 18 years)
6. Which of the following environmental concerns are most important to you? Please select up to three that you consider the most important.
7. Air pollution can impact personal health and the environment, contributing to respiratory issues, the climate emergency, and overall air quality. What are your main concerns about air pollution?
8. In your view, what are the main contributors to air pollution and the climate emergency (e.g. transport, fuel use, industrial activity, etc?)

Section B. Technical information

9. Please indicate which types of fuel or energy sources you use for the following purposes on your boat.
(Select all that apply for each row.)
Diesel/Petrol
Coal Smokeless coal
propane
Gas
Solar
Wind Turbine
Hybrid
Electricity
Wood
Other
Engine
Cooking
Hot water
Electricity generation
Heating
10. Are you able to connect your boat to mains electrical power?
11. Have you made or do you plan to make adaptations to your boat to make it more environmentally friendly?
Have made change
Plan to make change
Insulation
Double glazing
Solar panels
Wind turbine
LED lighting
Eco-friendly heating system
Other
12. What are the biggest challenges to reducing your use of solid fuels? (select all that apply)
13. Are there any factors that might influence your use of solid fuels or lead you to consider other options?

Section C. Community and Collaboration

14. What would improve collaboration between boaters, local authorities (LAs) and other organisations?
15. What type of support would help you adopt more sustainable fuel-heating practices on your boat?  (select all that apply)
16. What actions would you like to see from local authorities (LAs) and other organisations to support boat dwellers in reducing exposure to air pollution and adopting sustainable practices? (select all that apply)
17. What types of events or information would be most useful in exploring alternative fuel options? (select all that apply)
18. Is there anything else you would like to share about your experiences, challenges, or suggestions regarding sustainable living and fuel use as a boat dweller? 
19. Would you be willing to take part in further stages of this project?

If you are happy to be contacted for follow-up discussions or the future stages of this project, please provide your contact details below. Your information will be kept confidential and used only for this project.
If yes, please state your preferred contact method
We will be offering a prize draw for all those who complete the survey with a first prize of a £100 voucher, a second prize of a £75 voucher, a third prize of a £50 voucher, and five fourth prizes of £20 vouchers. Please complete the following contact details if you would like to be entered into the draw.
RRR Consultancy - London Healthy Waterways Survey 2025
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