Provided by Ørsted (formerly DONG Energy) Ørsted has committed a Community Fund of approximately £225,000 per year for the lifetime of the Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm. Grants of between £500 and £20,000 are available for eligible projects supporting coastal communities within the designated fund area in the Irish Sea. The fund supports projects […]
VisitEngland has launched a new domestic tourism campaign, “All on England’s North West Coast”, which officially began on 16 February. The campaign showcases the region’s diverse coastal destinations, attractions, experiences, and accommodation providers, encouraging people across the UK to take a domestic break on the North West coast. The initiative comes in response to research […]
Can you be a champion for coastal sustainability in North West England? The North West Coastal Forum is looking for a dynamic and motivated self-starter to develop and drive forward the work programme of the North West Coastal Forum. We are England’s longest standing regional Coastal Forum and became a charity in 2024 so this […]
Booking is now open for North West Marine Ecosystems 2026. North West Marine Ecosystems 2026 will take place at the University of Liverpool on 24 June 2026. If you are interested in the latest research, projects, and developments across the Irish Sea region, this is the place to be. The conference will feature presentations and […]
The Cheshire and Warrington Local Nature Recovery Strategy has officially been published. This LNRS has been led by Cheshire West and Chester Council, supported by Cheshire East Council, Warrington Borough Council, Peak District National Park Authority, Natural England alongside the Environment Agency and Forestry Commission. The Cheshire and Warrington LNRS consist of two parts – […]
The Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Cumbria has officially been published. This LNRS has been led by Westmorland and Furness Council. It has been developed in partnership with Cumberland Council, the Lake District National Park Authority, the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and Natural England. The Cumbria LNRS consist of two parts – a Statement […]
A new development zone has been announced to support the delivery of thousands of homes and commercial developments and accelerate regeneration within the North Docks area of Liverpool. The plans include the establishment of a Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) to help fast‑track planning, infrastructure delivery and investment across the site. The Mayor of Liverpool City […]
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 […]
The North West Coastal Forum has collated an online report which brings together relevant North West coastal projects, research and other initiatives to assist dissemination of relevant information and collaboration opportunities. This is an updatable resource. If you are aware of any plans/strategies/projects which are not included in this report please email us and we […]
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 […]