Regional News

What’s Happening on the North West Coast 2025 Report

The North West Coastal Forum has collated an online report which brings together relevant North West coastal projects, research and other initiatives to assist dissemination of relevant information and collaboration opportunities.  This is an updatable resource. If you are aware of any plans/strategies/projects which are not included in this report please email us and we

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Now Available: Regional Coastal Habitat Conference Outputs

We would like to announce that the conference outputs from the ‘Coastal Habitat Restoration and Creation in North West England 2025: Exploring progress and potential’ conference are now available.  On March 6th and 7th the North West Coastal Forum held a Coastal Habitat Conference in Carlisle. During this conference delegates listened to presentations, engaged in

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The 2025 North West Awards for Coastal Excellence Winners!

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

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Closed Consultation: MMO management of anchoring activity impacts in Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area

Closed: April 7, 2025   The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is holding a formal consultation on a proposed byelaw  to prohibit anchoring activity in Allonby Bay HPMA.  The byelaw is proposed to allow recovery of species and habitats alongside ecosystem processes in Allonby Bay HPMA. The byelaw would include a whole site prohibition of anchoring

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Closed Consultation: Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for the Liverpool City Region

Consultation closed: Sunday 6th April, at 11:59 pm.   The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has developed a Local Nature Recovery Strategy. Local Nature Recovery Strategies set out to support the restoration and enhancement of nature. These strategies are being designed across England and outline the most valuable habitats in the area. Further, they present

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North West Awards for Coastal Excellence 2025 – Nominations Closed

Nominations close: 26th of February at 5 pm We are pleased to announce the opening for the 7th biennial NW ACE – an award scheme to recognize outstanding achievement in and contribution to the long-term management of our coast and near-shore marine environments. The 3 Categories of Award to enter are:  Coastal Champion This award

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Introducing our New North West Coastal Coordinator

Hello everyone, my name is Linn Wiberg and I am excited to announce that I am the new North West Coastal Coordinator. I will be driving the work of the North West Coastal Forum. My academic background includes a BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology from the University of Plymouth. Throughout my academic career, I have

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