The Mersey Forest has issued its Autumn Newsletter for 2014. The content of the Newsletter includes the Urban Catchment Forestry workshop on flood risk mitigation, Big Tree Plant applications for communities, Mersey Forest Plan wins Royal Town Planning Institute North West Award, woodland and climate change European projects at Sefton, and tree planting across Merseyside
Regional News
Have your say on the Burbo Bank Extension Community Benefit Fund…..
by NWCF on October 30, 2014
Dong Energy has been actively involved in applying for an extension for Burbo Bank offshore wind farm within Liverpool Bay. In September 2014, the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change granted development for an extension. Consent includes the development and operation of a sub-station, wind turbines and cables. As a result the Burbo
NW-IFCA Newsletter Sept 2014
by NW Coastal Forum on September 5, 2014
The North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority has just released their latest newsletter, which is downloadable below. The newsletter covers an update on fisheries, a report on the Members Training Day and news about three voluntary member vacancies at the Authority which are open for applications until 9th September. For more information visit the
Consultation – North West Coast Connections (National Grid)
by NW Coastal Forum on September 4, 2014
Closes 28th November National Grid is developing plans to connect new sources of electricity generation (new nuclear and offshore wind) into the National Grid, affecting Lancashire and Cumbria. A consultation has been launched and will run from 4th September to 28th November. A series of public informtion events are being held across Cumbria and Lancashire to explain the
Coastal Access Update – August / September 2014
by NW Coastal Forum on September 1, 2014
Natural England’s Cumbria Area Team has produced August and September Cumbria Coastal Access Monthly Updates and these can be downloaded below. They cover progress on the 2nd length of coast to be developed: Whitehaven to Silecroft and the recently announced 3rd stretch (Gretna to Allonby). In addition the national team has published the August England Coastal Path
Morecambe Bay Trail-Blazing Ride – test ride of the Bay Cycle Way 12-15 September 2014
by NWCF on August 28, 2014
Volunteers are needed to help test the proposed Bay Cycle Way route in September. Cyclists can join for all or part of the ride around Morecambe Bay which takes place over 4 days fropm 12th to 15th September. The Bay Cycle Way, funded through the Coastal Communities Fund, will be a new, family-friendly, long distance
Celtic Seas Partnership Activity Update
by NW Coastal Forum on August 28, 2014
The Celtic Seas Partnership is a four year EC Life+ project supporting the implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) in the Celtic Seas. It aims to draw people together from across the Celtic Seas to set up collaborative and innovative approaches to managing their marine environment. It is working to put the people
Seldom Seen Map Series – Guided Walk at Sunderland Point (7th September 2014)
by NWCF on August 28, 2014
Morecambe Bay Partnership and Art Gene based in Barrow-in-Furness have come together to develop an exciting artist-led programme which seeks to map hidden assets and learn about the culture and life of local people around Morecambe Bay. Themes include the social, natural and industrial value of the Bay. The characteristics of the area will be presented
Heysham Flat Seed Mussel Fishery Opens
by NWCF on August 28, 2014
The North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority has announced that, commencing the 26th of August 2014, the Heysham Flat Seed Mussel Fishery is open for all current Byelaw 3 Permit Holders. A new Byelaw 3 permit for 2014/2015 will be required from the 1st of September 2014 and more information and application forms can be found
New Requirement to Submit Monthly Catch Return Records – Cockles and Mussels
by NWCF on August 28, 2014
The North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NW IFCA) has announced that, from the 1st of July 2014, it is a requirement under Section 21 of the North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Athority Byelaw no. 3 that all permit holders must record and submit monthly returns relating to catches and fishing efforts. This follows