1. DEFRA Launch New Fisheries Management Plans (FMP) gov.uk blog 

    03 September 2024 13:48

      With the goal of making the development and implementation of FMPs more open, accessible, and inclusive, Defra has launched a new blog. You can expect to hearRead More >

  2. Cromer Social Value Survey

    13 August 2024 15:17

      A survey is being conducted, to explore perceptions of the balance between marine conservation and commercial fishing amongst IFCA stakeholders and authority members.  The project is beingRead More >

  3. Volunteers needed for Pot Tagging Trial

    29 July 2024 11:50

    Eastern IFCA are currently seeking volunteers for our pot tagging trial as part of the ongoing research in support of adaptive risk management in the Cromer MCZ.  Read More >

  4. Launch of Engagement Strategy and ARM Newsletter

    26 July 2024 8:10

    The updated Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds MCZ Engagement Strategy and Communications Plan has now been approved.  This strategy seeks to identify key barriers to effective communication relevant toRead More >

  5. Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance & Accountability Return

    27 June 2024 15:38

    Each year the smaller authority’s Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) needs to be reviewed by an external auditor appointed by Smaller Authorities’ Audit Appointments Ltd. The unauditedRead More >

  6. Mussel Relaying Fishery 2024 Opening & Consultation

    09 May 2024 15:35

    The 2024 Mussel Re-Laying Fishery will open at 00:01 on 20 May. The fishery will have a TAC of 1500 tonnes and be open to both hand-working andRead More >

  7. Shrimp Effort Management

    09 May 2024 13:48

    Updates on effort levels in the Wash Shrimp fisheries can now be found on the Eastern IFCA website, under the ‘Shrimp Effort Updates’ tab. The Shrimp Permit ByelawRead More >

  8. Mental Health in Fishing Industry Survey

    12 April 2024 11:47

    Mental Health in Fishing Industry Survey   You are invited to take part in a research study looking to understand mental health in the commercial fishing industry.   Read More >

  9. East Marine Plan Stakeholder Workshops

    18 March 2024 12:11

      The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is holding two online stakeholder workshops, to gather stakeholder feedback on inshore and offshore marine character areas, in order to inform theRead More >

  10. 2018-2022 Call for Evidence on Eastern IFCA Conduct and Operations

    14 March 2024 14:29

    DEFRA invites responses to the call for evidence to help better understand  perspectives on the work of the Eastern IFCA in meeting its duties. The Marine and CoastalRead More >

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