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
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Consultation – Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: Draft Business Plan 2025 to 2028
by Linn Wiberg on April 14, 2025
Consultation closes: April 22nd, 2025 The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is consulting on their Draft Business Plan. This plan reflects the Strategy published in 2021. The key activities and progress across the NDA’s sites throughout the next 3 years are outlined in this plan. The NDA works with decommissioning UK’s nuclear sites. They carry out an
Consultation – Marine Recovery Fund
by Linn Wiberg on April 14, 2025
Consultation closes: 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.
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
Consultation – Changes to permitted development rights
by Linn Wiberg on April 14, 2025
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
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
Sea Changers Fund – Apply for the Coastal Fountain Fund 2025
by Linn Wiberg on March 17, 2025
Closes: Friday April 25th, 2025 Sea Changers have recently announced the launch of their Coastal Fountain Fund 2025. Funded by Bunzl, this gives the opportunity for non-profit organisations to apply for grants up to £2,500 towards the cost of a fountain. The purpose of the fund is to reduce single-use plastic waste. They aim to
Now Available: Conference Outputs
by Linn Wiberg on March 13, 2025
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
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