We are seeking your views on the Wash Mussel and Cockle Byelaw 2021.  The deadline for responses is noon on the 3rd May 2021. The information you provideRead More >

The Business Plan for the coming 5 years was approved by Members (at the 43rd Eastern IFCA Meeting) and is now published on our website.   The planRead More >

Today, March 9th 2021, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) launched the Seafood Response Fund (SRF). The fund is available to support UK fishing and shellfish aquaculture businesses affectedRead More >

Eastern IFCA, in conjunction with Northumberland, North Eastern and Kent & Essex IFCAs, have made a byelaw in relation to the minimum conservation reference size for certain marineRead More >

The report of the informal consultation on the proposed aim and objectives for the future management of access to bivalve fisheries in The Wash is now available toRead More >

EIFCA have been made aware that strong winds have led to several mass strandings of marine fauna along the Norfolk and Suffolk coasts recently. It is important toRead More >

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is the government’s principal regulator for most activities in English waters. This includes the management of activities in marine protected areas (MPAs), exceptRead More >

Eastern IFCA are consulting with fishermen in The Wash bivalve fisheries as part of the work to replace the Wash Fishery Order (WFO) 1992 when it expires inRead More >

Update 22/02/2021: This consultation is now closed Eastern IFCA are consulting with whelk and shrimp fishermen in our district on proposals for additional permit conditions and eligibility criteriaRead More >

Eastern IFCA undertakes regular consultation and engagement relating to different fishing activity and fisheries management which provide stakeholders with the opportunity to inform our decision making. The outcomeRead More >