New coastal access rights have come into force on 23rd July between Foxfield and Greenodd in Westmorland and Furness. These rights are brought into force by an Order made under section 3A of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. Some restrictions or exclusions were proposed in Natural England’s reports and approved in 2022. These […]
A Marine Management Organisation (MMO) byelaw prohibiting anchoring within the Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA) in Cumbria comes into force on 30th July 2026. The byelaw’s purpose is to protect and allow full recovery of all species and habitats and associated ecosystem processes within the Allonby Bay HPMA, from the shore to seabed, […]
Running from 25th July until 9th August (to ensure everyone in the country gets to explore at the best low tides) National Marine Week 2026 is starting shortly! In order to celebrate the best our fabulous North West Coast has to offer there are a number of exciting events for you to get involved with. […]
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced, subject to Parliamentary approval, the implementation of a proposal for 4 unitary councils to be established in Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool. A statutory consultation took place earlier this year (closing 26 March 2026) on a range of proposals from local authorities […]
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 […]
Booking is now closed for North West Marine Ecosystems 2026. More information about the presentations, etc. from the event will be loaded onto the website in due course. 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 […]
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 […]