The Environment Agency has published its third annual report from the Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCERM) series. The report reviews flood and coastal risk strategies carried out by management authorities between April 2013 and March 2014, highlighting some of its difficulties and successes. For more information about the report follow the link.
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The Mersey Forest Autumn Newsletter Update 2014
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
Have your say on the Burbo Bank Extension Community Benefit Fund…..
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
Morecambe Bay Trail-Blazing Ride – test ride of the Bay Cycle Way 12-15 September 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
Consultation on Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning
Closes 5th September English Heritage is currently seeking feedback on a series of recently published Good Practice Advice Notes aimed at helping local planning authorities, applicants, consultants, and other interested parties to implement the historic environmental policy contained within the National Planning Policy Framework and related guidance. The Good Practice Advice Notes published in July 2014 are: Historic Environment
Seldom Seen Map Series – Guided Walk at Sunderland Point (7th September 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
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
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
Marine Scotland publishes its first Marine Litter Strategy
Marine Scotland has published its first Marine Litter Strategy. Its main purpose is to develop methods to ensure clean, safe, tidy, diverse and productive coastal and marine environments in the future. The strategy underpins developments in marine legislation through the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 in promoting sustainable use of the environment to enhance ecological, economic and
Severn Estuary Partnership – August 2014 Newsletter
The Severn Estuary Partnership has issued its August 2014 e-newletter. The contents of the e-newletter includes Partnership news – highlighting the work carried out in August- and Estuary News, including articles on assessing noise impacts on marine mammals, the Wales Coastal Footpath, the arrival of tall ships in Gloucester for Hollywood filming, dredging of the Rivers Parrett and