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 […]