British Waterways has appointed Steve Dunlop as regeneration director.

Dunlop will be responsible for overseeing canal-led regeneration projects across the UK, managing a team of around  50 people in the regeneration directorate.

The directorate works with UK regeneration agencies and partners in a bid to encourage long-term development around waterways.

Robin Evans, chief executive of British Waterways, said “Steve’s background as Scotland director, overseeing major projects and working with a wide range of partners, makes him the natural choice for the position.”

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