The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales and the Welsh Government have come together to work on the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Research and Development programme. A “Working with natural processes to reduce flood risk – research and development framework” document has been published which […]
The European Marine Sand and Gravel Group (EMSAGG) is holding its 5th Conference in Delft, Netherlands on the 4th and 5th of June 2015. The Conference will cover a range of topics relating to the dredging industry. Across Europe the demand for sand and gravel is increasing, especially in relation to coastal protection and sea […]
Dong Energy has been actively involved in applying for an extension for Burbo Bank offshore wind farm within Liverpool Bay. In September 2014, the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change granted development for an extension. Consent includes the development and operation of a sub-station, wind turbines and cables. As a result the Burbo […]
The Marine Management Organisation has published a report commissioned to provide a body of evidence on social impacts through an assessment of interactions within and between sectors listed in the Marine Policy Statement. The project provides a baseline of evidence and also provides a framework for using this evidence as part of the marine planning process. It provides […]
The North West Coastal Forum is delighted to announce that the Coastal Partnerships Network Annual Forum – the national CPD event for Coastal Partnership Officers, their Board and Steering Group members and the organisations that work in partnership with them – is being held here in the North West on 4th and 5th November in […]
Closes 28th November National Grid is developing plans to connect new sources of electricity generation (new nuclear and offshore wind) into the National Grid, affecting Lancashire and Cumbria. A consultation has been launched and will run from 4th September to 28th November. A series of public informtion events are being held across Cumbria and Lancashire to explain the […]
Natural England’s Cumbria Area Team has produced August and September Cumbria Coastal Access Monthly Updates and these can be downloaded below. They cover progress on the 2nd length of coast to be developed: Whitehaven to Silecroft and the recently announced 3rd stretch (Gretna to Allonby). In addition the national team has published the August England Coastal Path […]
The National Infrastructure Planning website has details of the following major infrastructure projects in the coastal or marine area of North West England. Click on the project names below to go the the National Infrastructure Planning website page for each project. Projects go through a range of stages and these are explained in brief below: […]
Arnsdale and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership has published a new AONB Management Plan for 2014-2019. The new management plan presents an upgrade from previous published plans in 2004 and 2009. The new management plan aims to protect and enhance the natural integrity of the AONB in accordance with the Delivery Plan. To […]
The Solway Firth Partnership has issued their spring/summer 2014 newsletter which can be viewed following the link below. The contents of the newsletter includes the work of Solway Coast AONB Community Volunteer Group, the Coast Project – what the tide’s brought in, invasion of non-native species in Solway, food sources around Solway coast, exploring Sabellaria […]