The North West Coastal Forum is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered charity number 1206825.
We became a charity on 1st February 2024 but prior to this have been working on coastal sustainability since 2000 with partners from a wide range of different sectors across the North West as well as nationally and internationally and this activity will continue through our new charity.
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Subscribe NowThe Jackdaw gas field in the central North Sea has received formal regulatory consent to begin production, bringing an end to nearly two years of legal and political uncertainty. Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh greenlit the development after the North Sea Transition Authority submitted a revised environmental assessment, which was required following the Supreme Court’s landmark […]
The European Union and the United Kingdom have rolled out tighter technical fishing regulations across the Celtic Sea, Irish Sea, and parts of the English Channel. Stemming from the December 2025 Fisheries Council agreement, the joint measures are designed to rebuild depleted stocks of cod, haddock, whiting, sole, and plaice by improving catch selectivity and […]
Exploring strategic linkages and future collaboration opportunities Join us in Lancaster for a free to attend 1 day event filled with presentations and workshop sessions on coastal habitat restoration and creation in the North West. Meet other people involved in coastal habitat work and learn more about the coastal restoration taking place along the North […]
A public consultation is open on the draft Solway Coast National Landscape Management Plan 2027–2032. The statutory plan sets out a shared framework for conserving and enhancing the Solway Coast over the next five years. It covers nature recovery, landscape character, cultural heritage, climate resilience, access, learning and opportunities to enjoy the area. Its delivery […]
The Scottish Government has launched a major public consultation seeking views on proposed fisheries management measures for 166 inshore protected sites and areas around Scotland. The consultation covers: Nature Conservation Marine Protected Areas (NCMPAs) Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) Special Protection Areas (SPAs) Proposed Priority Marine Feature (PMF) management areas You can choose how you […]
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) is inviting land managers, environmental organisations and marine practitioners to share examples of practical and regulatory barriers that prevent or delay nature recovery in England. The call for evidence opened on 19 October 2026 and closes at 23:59 on Monday 14 December 2026. The call for evidence aims to […]
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have launched Your Coast – Explore, Enjoy, Protect, a new external campaign encouraging coastal communities to play a role in shaping the management of recreational activities in England’s MPAs. This campaign begins with a special appeal for people to submit photographs and images of seabed habitats and protected wildlife. […]
