The North West Coastal Forum has launched a newly updated website, following a recent redesign developed with the support of our web development team. The refreshed site includes improvements to layout and usability, as well as new features such as a dedicated Donate button to support the Forum’s work. The updated website is intended to […]
For those of you who wish to donate and support our work — we now have the possibility to accept donations following an update to the website. Your donation will support the work of the North West Coastal Forum by helping to provide match funding for a range of projects, as well as supporting essential […]
The Government signed into law a ban on the sale of plastic wet wipes on 18 November 2025. The legislation prohibits the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic in England. Similar restrictions have already been introduced in Wales, and legislation with comparable aims is expected from the Scottish and Northern Ireland administrations by […]
On 3 December 2025, a magnitude 3.3 earthquake occurred near Silverdale (Cumbria) and was felt in Silverdale, Carnforth, Morecambe, Kendal, Milnthorpe, Lancaster, Kirkby Lonsdale and many other towns and villages, mainly from around 25 km from the epicentre. A second event, magnitude 2.4, was recorded on 19 December 2025, and also affected nearby communities. Although […]
Natural England has launched a new strategy, setting out an ambition to move beyond protection towards actively supporting the recovery, regeneration and resilience of the natural environment. The strategy outlines four Strategic Outcomes for Nature: Outcome 1 – Recovering Nature Outcome 2 – Building Better Places Outcome 3 – Improving Health and Wellbeing Outcome 4 […]