East Marine Plan Issues with Supporting Evidence Engagement Period Launch
Issues with Supporting Evidence, which is the second stage of Marine Plan replacement, has officially begun in the east marine plan areas.
Get Involved
The Marine Planning Team at the Marine Management Organisation are hosting three in-person Issues with Supporting Evidence events to get essential perspectives from stakeholders in the east marine plan areas.
There are three opportunities for stakeholders to input to the Issues with Supporting Evidence stage of the marine planning process:
Tuesday 5th of November, Norwich
King Street, Norwich, NR1 1PH
Signup to the in-person event on Eventbrite here
Wednesday 6th of November, Peterborough
5-7 Fletton Ave, Peterborough, PE2 8AX
Signup to the in-person event on Eventbrite here
Thursday 7th of November, Hull
Tower Street, Hull, HU1 4BG
Signup to the in-person event on Eventbrite here
It is important that stakeholders attend these events as it is an opportunity for you to give your perspective on the issues in the east marine plan areas, along with supporting evidence.
Evidence is any type of data, information or knowledge that provides backing for the issues that stakeholders present. The events will also provide a valuable opportunity for attendees to meet the Marine Planners and to network with other stakeholders in the East of England.
The issues and evidence collated at these events will be vital in shaping the replacement of the East Marine Plans. The new policies in these plans will affect all stakeholders operating in the east marine plan areas.
Stakeholders can also provide their views on the issues in the east marine plan areas via Citizen Space. The link will be live until 10/01/25.
Our GOV.UK page provides information about our Call for Issues with Supporting Evidence and the extent of the east marine plan areas, along with links to sign up to our events and provide input via Citizen Space.
England’s East Marine Plans are being replaced because after the Plans’ second three-year report (2020) it was decided that the policies are no longer fit for purpose due to wider legislative and policy changes since the adoption of the plans in 2014.
The first stage of plan replacement was the East Marine Plan Statement of Public Participation, which was published in April 2024.
Marine Planning
The Marine Planning Team recommend that stakeholders watch the Marine Planning 101 webinar before attending the Issues with Supporting Evidence event. It provides an overview of the process of Marine Planning and the legislation behind it.
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Planning Team at planning@marinemanagement.org.uk.