About us.
The Middle Level Commissioners consist of representatives from both the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors.
The Middle Level Commissioners are a statutory corporation created under the Middle Level Acts 1810-74 and 2018, operating also under the Land Drainage Act 1991, the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and the Nene Navigation Act 1753.
The Commissioners and Associated Boards are a contributing authority to planning processes across Cambridgeshire and Norfolk.
The Commissioners undertake a variety of programmed and reactionary maintenance operations throughout their system
The Middle Level is the fourth largest navigation authority in the United Kingdom responsible for approx 160 km of statutory navigation and six navigation locks.
The Commissioners have a statutory duty to further nature conservation in the performance of their functions.
The Middle Level Commissioners consist of representatives from both the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors.
The Commissioners and Associated Boards are a contributing authority to planning processes across Cambridgeshire and Norfolk.
To hopefully make it clearer to applicants and agents which application forms and details are required when seeking consent please see the flowcharts for an overview.
A document providing information on the various planning consultations and issues that may affect the Middle Level Commissioners and Administered/Associated Internal Drainage Boards
The Commissioners undertake a variety of programmed and reactionary maintenance operations throughout their system.
The Commissioners have a statutory duty to further nature conservation in the performance of their functions.
The Middle Level is the fourth largest navigation authority in the United Kingdom responsible for approx 160 km of statutory navigation and six navigation locks.
Please note that from 28th May 2021 new Navigation Byelaws have come into force. These replace the old and outdated byelaws and it is believed they will help closer align Middle Level waters with those of neighbouring navigation authorities to the benefit of water way users.
Tokens for the Sanitation Point in March Town Centre are now available from March Library and the Council Offices in County Road. Further information can be found on the Council web site, by phone on 01354 654321 or on the purple information board at the service block.
Middle Level Commissioners
Middle Level Offices
85 Whittlesey Road
March
Cambs PE15 0AH
Email: admin@middlelevel.gov.uk
Tel: +44(0)1354 653232
In the event that you would wish to make a complaint, details on how to do so can be found here:
Complaints Procedure
Maintenance Works
Details are covered in the Board’s minutes. Any questions on them should be addressed to: engineers@middlelevel.gov.uk
Monday to Friday:
8:30am - 4:30pm
Closed weekends and bank holidays