• News

    1. The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) is now open for applications!

      17 April 2026 15:13

      Funded through Defra’s Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund, investing £304 million into fishing and seafood businesses and coastal communities across England. The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) isRead More >

    2. Consultation: Wash Cockle and Mussel Fishery Fee Changes

      16 April 2026 13:46

      Permit fees are payable for fishing within the Wash cockle and mussel fisheries to achieve 50% cost recovery for the Authority for managing the fisheries, which includes undertakingRead More >

    3. Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds MCZ Management Update

      13 April 2026 8:35

      A management update for the Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds MCZ has been published for those fishing within the area, to advise of the existing, proposed, and voluntary measuresRead More >

    4. Wash Training Course Dates announced

      09 April 2026 10:38

      In order to be named on a Wash Cockle and Mussel Permit as a permit holder or skipper, you must have attended a Wash Training Course.  The purposeRead More >

    5. Seabird Safe Toolkit

      31 March 2026 15:56

      A new Seabird Safe Toolkit is available for fishermen in the UK to help reduce the risk of accidental catching of seabirds whilst fishing for their target catches.Read More >

    6. Environment Agency multibeam bathymetry surveys

      31 March 2026 15:40

      The Environment Agency are planning multibeam bathymetry surveys in East Anglia. There are 6 planned survey areas in the Eastern IFCA district.   The first 5 areas areRead More >

    7. Opportunity to become an IFCA Member

      31 March 2026 12:27

      The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is inviting applications for members of the Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) to provide an opportunity to help shape the future ofRead More >

    8. Eastern IFCA publishes refreshed 2026–2031 Business Plan

      27 March 2026 9:29

      At the 63rd Eastern IFCA meeting, members agreed to the annual refresh of the Authority’s  5‑year Business Plan, setting out our strategic direction and priorities for 2026–2031. TheRead More >

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