The King Charles III England Coast Path (KCIIIECP) continues to expand across the North West region. Once completed, it will be the longest managed coastal walking route in the world. The path grants the public a legal right of access to the coastline, including its associated blue and green spaces. Newly Opened Sections (as
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Coastal and Rural Communities Set to Benefit from Hosting Clean Energy Infrastructure
by Linn Wiberg on May 29, 2025
As part of the UK Government’s Plan for Change mission to become a clean energy superpower, new proposals will deliver a cash boost to Britain’s coastal and rural communities in exchange for hosting low-carbon energy infrastructure such as offshore wind, onshore wind, and solar farms. Under the plans, renewable energy developers will be legally required
Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund
by Linn Wiberg on May 29, 2025
The UK Government has announced a new £360 million Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund, aimed at modernising the British fishing fleet, enhancing workforce skills, and investing in coastal communities. Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) announced the launch of the fund on 19 May 2025. The initiative is designed to strengthen the UK’s
UK – EU Fisheries Deal
by Linn Wiberg on May 29, 2025
On May 19, UK and EU deals were renegotiated post-Brexit. These negotiations covered a wide range of UK-EU relations. See a broad overview of the decisions here and here. Focusing on the fisheries negotiations – the agreements included a 12-year fisheries access arrangement. Under this deal, there is no increase in the quota of fish that
Clean Power 2030 Action Plan
by Linn Wiberg on April 26, 2025
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has set out an action plan for a clean power system by 2030. The action plan aims to tackle 3 challenges that the UK faces: Maintaining secure and affordable energy Creating ned industries and investable opportunities Protecting the environment from the effects of climate change This action
Case Study – Fishing for Litter: KIMO UK
by Linn Wiberg on April 25, 2025
Fishing for Litter is a voluntary initiative, led by KIMO UK and supported through the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS). The project engages with fishers, facilitating collection of litter at sea to be disposed of appropriately at participating ports and harbours. Simultaneously, there is ongoing work to raise awareness surrounding the economic and environmental impact
Cuttlefish plan launched
by Linn Wiberg on April 14, 2025
The Marine Management Organisation has launched a Cuttlefish plan. This plan was launched to better monitor and collect data to feed into future decisions on potential management, rather than formal management measures being implemented, based on stakeholder feedback. MMO fisheries managers are also testing technical measures to conserve stocks. Thus far, the MMO has: Introduced
Local Grant Available – Warm Homes
by Linn Wiberg on April 14, 2025
This grant is only available in England but there may be similar grants available in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. People who are on a low income, getting certain benefits or living in a certain postcode could be eligible for free energy saving improvements to their homes via this local grant. Follow this link to
Closed Consultation – Land Use in England
by Linn Wiberg on April 14, 2025
Consultation closed: 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
Consultation closed – Marine Recovery Fund
by Linn Wiberg on April 10, 2025
Consultation closed: May 12th, 2025 Defra is consulting on the Marine Recovery Fund (MRF). They are asking for your views on how this will function. What is the Marine Recovery Fund (MRF)? The Marine Recovery Fund is a proposed voluntary mechanism to pay into strategic compensatory measures (SCMs) for adverse environmental impacts on protected sites.