Fisheries Management Plans: Consultations

Update: Please see the blog post below regarding online FMP consultation events. These are in addition to and supplement the face to face events currently occurring. They could provide a good opportunity for any stakeholders who were not able to attend the in person events. Registration via the link below is required.

Online consultation events, factsheets and video now available – Fisheries Management Plans

FMPs are evidence-based action plans to deliver sustainable fisheries.  They are developed in collaboration with the fishing sector and other stakeholders.

 

The following FMPs are out to consultation:

 

The links above take you to the individual consultation pages for each FMP.  The consultation closes at 2359hrs on 19 January 2025. 

 

Meetings are being held around the UK to discuss the FMPs, there are two meetings being held in the Eastern IFCA district as follows:

 

  • North Sea and Channel sprat FMP – Tuesday 29 October 4 – 6pm GMT

Cefas- Centre of Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science

Pakefield Road

Lowestoft

NR33 0HT

Link to book a place – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fmp-consultation-event-north-sea-and-channel-sprat-fmp-lowestoft-tickets-1045447891787?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1

 

  • Cockle FMP – Monday 4 November 2:15 – 4:15pm GMT

The Curlew Centre

Bridge Road

Sutton Bridge

PE12 9SA

Link to book a place  – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fmp-consultation-event-cockle-fmp-sutton-bridge-tickets-1045453318017?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1

 

Please visit the website to book a place if you wish to attend.

 

In addition, Government is consulting on proposed amendments to the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS).  The amendments to the JFS relate to:

  • changes in the published timelines for delivering FMPs;
  • some technical changes to FMPs (such as adding to the species lists referred to in some FMPs and extending the geographical scope of some FMPs);
  • The addition of a new FMP (Periwinkle in Northern Ireland); and
  • Changes to the bodies responsible for FMP delivery (affecting some Welsh FMPs).

 

The following link provides more information on the proposed changes: Proposed amendments to Annex A of the JFS consultation doument.pdf

 

The deadline for responding to this consultation is 2359hrs on 21 November 2024.

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