Resources | Publications

Marine & Coastal Policy in the UK

Here you can find links to useful legistlation, policy and evidence documents that are relevant to marine and coastal issues in the UK. UK-wide & England Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Countryside Rights of Way Act 2000 UK Marine Policy Statement The Marine Strategy Regulations 2010 UK Marine Science Strategy Fisheries 2027 – a long-term vision for

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Understanding the Coastal Communities of the North West

Research commissioned by the North West Coastal Forum and 4NW in 2009 to investigate socio-economic and environmental issues and opportunities for coastal communities in the North West of England. The study, part funded by Defra, investigates 47 of the NW coastal communities ranging in size from small villages to the urban connurbation of Liverpool and,

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Coastal Engineering Solutions March 2010 Conference Report

Planning, Implementation & Monitoring of Coastal Defences conference report

Regional Parks: Delivering Sustainable Tourism at the Coast? conference report

UK Marine Policy Statement – consultation response

The North West Coastal Forum’s response to Defra’s consultation on the UK’s Marine Policy Statement. October 2010

Marine Planning System for England – consultation response

North West Coastal Forum’s response to Defra’s Marine Planning System for England consultation document. October 2010

North West Fisheries Regeneration Study