MMO Marine Plan Implementation Training Sessions The Marine Planning Team at the Marine Management Organisation are holding a series of marine plan implementation training sessions. These sessions have been designed to provide marine planning training and guidance to support applicants, decision-makers, and other stakeholders to effectively implement the marine plans across all areas and sectors in
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Consultation on the proposed amendments to Annex A of the Joint Fisheries Statement
by NW Coastal Forum on October 28, 2024
Closes 21 Nov 2024 Defra is seeking views on proposed amendments to Annex A of the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS). The JFS was published in November 2022 by the four UK fisheries policy authorities (the Secretary of State, the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers, and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland),
Consultation on Marine licence exemption proposals in Wales
by NW Coastal Forum on October 28, 2024
Closes 14 January 2025 The Welsh Government is consulting on marine licence exemption proposals. These will inform an order under Part 4, Section 74 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act. A full list of activities proposed to be exempt from requiring a marine licence are included in the consultation document. They include: maintenance of coast
Consultation on the proposed Cockle Fisheries Management Plan
by NW Coastal Forum on October 28, 2024
Closes 19 Jan 2025 Defra is seeking views on the proposed cockle Fisheries Management Plan (FMP), its policies and proposed actions. They are also seeking views on the likely environmental effects of the FMP, as set out in the environmental report. The cockle FMP sets out a pathway to the long-term sustainable management of the cockle fisheries
Consultation on Wrasses Complex FMP and Black Seabreams FMP
by NW Coastal Forum on October 28, 2024
Closing date 31 January 2025 The Marine Management Organisation is inviting stakeholders to take part in an online survey to help inform two Fisheries Management Plans (FMP) being developed for English waters. The survey covers: Wrasses complex FMP– which includes ballan wrasse, corkwing wrasse, cuckoo wrasse, goldsinny wrasse and rock cook wrasse. Black seabream FMP – which
Consultation on the proposed Queen Scallop Fisheries Management Plan
by NW Coastal Forum on October 28, 2024
Closes 19 Jan 2025 Defra is seeking views on the proposed queen scallop Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) in English waters, its policies and proposed measures. They are also seeking your views on the likely environmental effects of the FMP, as set out in the environmental report. The queen scallop FMP sets out a pathway to the
Marine Delivery Routemap and the Future of Offshore Wind Reports
by NW Coastal Forum on October 2, 2024
The Crown Estate has been working with stakeholders to develop initial plans for a Marine Delivery Routemap. The Marine Delivery Routemap report outlines how The Crown Estate is collaborating with partners to create a Routemap that provides a coordinated, long-term view for meeting future demands on the UK seabed – enabling the growth of offshore