A public consultation is open on the draft Solway Coast National Landscape Management Plan 2027–2032. The statutory plan sets out a shared framework for conserving and enhancing the Solway Coast over the next five years. It covers nature recovery, landscape character, cultural heritage, climate resilience, access, learning and opportunities to enjoy the area. Its delivery […]
The Scottish Government has launched a major public consultation seeking views on proposed fisheries management measures for 166 inshore protected sites and areas around Scotland. The consultation covers: Nature Conservation Marine Protected Areas (NCMPAs) Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) Special Protection Areas (SPAs) Proposed Priority Marine Feature (PMF) management areas You can choose how you […]
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) is inviting land managers, environmental organisations and marine practitioners to share examples of practical and regulatory barriers that prevent or delay nature recovery in England. The call for evidence opened on 19 October 2026 and closes at 23:59 on Monday 14 December 2026. The call for evidence aims to […]
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is inviting people to contribute to a new call for evidence on the impacts of marine recreational activities and anchoring within England’s marine protected areas (MPAs). This call for evidence supports MMO’s marine non-licensable activities (mNLA) assessment. MMO is assessing the impacts of marine recreational activities and anchoring within […]
Consultation close: 14th October 2026 The Scottish Government is currently consulting on 5 Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) for pelagic fish stocks. This is a joint consultation between the Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish and UK governments and covers: North Sea herring West Coast of Scotland and Clyde herring Atlanto-Scandian herring Northern Shelf mackerel Northern Shelf blue […]
Consultation closes: 25 February 2025 at 11:59 pm The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking views on a new Statutory Instrument and the accompanying Code of Practice for Small Vessels in Commercial use for Sport of Pleasure (“Sport or Pleasure Vessel Code”). Consultation description The Merchant Shipping (Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or […]
Consultation closes: 24 January 2025 at 11:59pm Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), together with Ofwat and the Environment Agency, have collated draft information and guidance on storm overflows. The consultation covers existing policy and legislation with the aim of supporting water, sewerage companies and regulators in managing and regulating storm overflows. […]