1. Notification of third party consultation (MMO)

    20 February 2023 16:02

    Eastern IFCA is providing information about a public consultation on a proposed seaweed farm off the Norfolk coast.   Please note, the consultation is being run by theRead More >

  2. Deadline to become an IFCA member extended

    14 February 2023 16:28

    The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has extended the deadline for applications to become an IFCA member. The new deadline for applications is 28 February 2023.   For moreRead More >

  3. Phase 2 now open: Wash Fishery Order 1992 (WFO) transition

    13 February 2023 14:56

    Phase 2 of the WFO transition is now open to applications and the deadline for application is midday on Monday 6 March 2023. Phase 2 is open toRead More >

  4. Latest Round of funding under the UK Seafood Fund’s Infrastructure Scheme is open for applications

    06 February 2023 11:37

    The latest round of funding under the UK Seafood Fund’s Infrastructure Scheme is now open for applications. This round will focus on modernising the fleet through engine replacementsRead More >

  5. Updated Statutory Bass Fishing Guidance (2023)

    20 January 2023 16:04

    The updated statutory guidance on fishing for bass has been published. The guidance covers both commercial and recreational bass fishing and is available to be read in fullRead More >

  6. MMO Formal Consultation and Call for Evidence

    20 January 2023 11:29

    The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has launched a formal consultation on the Marine Protected Areas Bottom Towed Fishing Gear Byelaw 2023, which prohibits the use of bottom towedRead More >

  7. National IFCA Members Recruitment Campaign

    13 January 2023 14:40

    The MMO have launched the annual national campaign to recruit members for each of the ten IFCAs in England.   Eastern IFCA would like to encourage applications fromRead More >

  8. Final round of Defra’s Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP) scheme now open

    19 December 2022 10:30

    The final round of Defra’s  Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP) scheme is now open for applications. The deadline to apply is midday on 19 January 2023.   TheRead More >

  9. Informal Consultation Launched: Management of Crab and Lobster Potting Fisheries

    12 December 2022 15:49

    Eastern IFCA has launched an informal consultation on the management of crab and lobster potting fisheries. The informal consultation will close at midday on Monday 30th of JanuaryRead More >

  10. Wash Fishery Order 1992 Replacement

    08 December 2022 14:49

    The Wash Fishery Order 1992 (WFO), which is a hybrid regulating and several order used to manage wild shellfisheries (primarily cockles and mussels) and aquaculture lays in theRead More >

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