The first Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS) Report has now been published, covering the period November 2022 to November 2025. This is a statutory report. The Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS) can be accessed here. It sets out the policies designed to deliver the eight fisheries objectives established under the Fisheries Act 2020 and has been formally developed […]
The Land Use Framework has now been published, setting out how England can make more effective and strategic use of its land. It follows a consultation on land use that ran from January to April 2025. The Framework incorporates the Government’s response to that consultation. A summary of responses to the consultation is available here. […]
Part One of the UK Marine Strategy has been updated. The Strategy was first published in 2019. The UK Marine Strategy provides the framework for achieving and maintaining Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK seas over the next six years. This latest update includes: an updated assessment of the condition of the UK’s seas revised […]
Coast-R Network Annual Forum 2026: Investment for rejuvenating coastal communities Date: June 25, 2026 Location: The Spine, Liverpool Coast-R is a UKRI-funded network of academics, local government, regulators, businesses, and community groups dedicated to the development of resilient coastal communities. The Year 3 COAST-R Network Annual Forum (25 June 2026, The Spine, Liverpool) brings together […]
Guidance is now available for the 2026 Capital Grants scheme, in the newly published Capital Grants Manual 2026. The manual brings together: Applicant’s guidance Agreement holder’s guidance Terms and conditions £225 million will be invested through Capital Grants to assist farmers and land managers carry out environmental improvements across England. The scheme is organised into […]
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 […]
A total of £90 million will be invested in species recovery across England to support the protection and restoration of threatened species. Over the next three years, £60 million will be allocated to the Species Recovery Programme, administered by Natural England, while a further £30 million will support species recovery initiatives across the national forest […]
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 […]