Consultation closes: June 1st, 2025 The Welsh Government is seeking your views on Changes to Permitted Development Rights, including: Air Source Heat Pumps Off-street Parking EV Chargers Temporary Camp Sites Development by Statutory Undertakers (electricity) Affordable Housing and Meanwhile Uses And change to the definition of major development. The Welsh Government is also seeking your
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Consultation – Land Use in England
by Linn Wiberg on April 14, 2025
Consultation closes: April 25th, 2025 This is a consultation on Land Use in England. The aim is to gather views and lived experiences of farmers, developers and citizens. Currently, there is a plan to shift power from Whitehall to individuals and communities that use the land. The consultation process will determine the role of the
The 2025 North West Awards for Coastal Excellence Winners!
by Linn Wiberg on March 13, 2025
The North West Coastal Forum is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 NW Awards for Coastal Excellence – an award scheme that recognises and celebrates outstanding achievement in and contribution to the long-term management of the North West’s coasts and near-shore marine environment. Coastal Champion: This award is made to an individual in
We are Recruiting – Call for Trustees of the North West Coastal Forum
by NW Coastal Forum on February 6, 2025
The North West Coastal Forum – established in May 2000 as a multi-sector non-profit partnership – is setting out on a new journey as a registered charity (Charitable Incorporated Organisation). We have been established as a charity for just over a year and have recently taken on a full time member of staff to oversee
North West Marine Ecosystems Pilot – Invitation to Collaborate
by Linn Wiberg on January 23, 2025
Calling Academics, Citizen Scientists and Marine and Coastal Professionals! The North West Marine Ecosystems pilot is calling academics, citizen scientists, and coastal and marine professionals to come together to create a vibrant community working to improve the understanding and management of our region’s coastal ecosystems. It draws on successful models from other regions to empower
Closed: Coastal Habitat Creation and Restoration in North West England 2025, 6th and 7th March, Carlisle
by Linn Wiberg on January 7, 2025
We are pleased to announce that booking is now open for the North West Coastal Forum’s free-to-attend regional conference – Coastal Habitat Creation and Restoration in North West England 2025. This is an in-person event taking place in Carlisle on 6th and 7th March. About the Conference On the 6th March there will be a