Coastal Communities Fund annual progress report 2016 Report on the achievements and progress of the Coastal Communities Fund in its first 4 years 2012 to 2016. The Coastal Communities Fund was set up by the government to support the economic development of coastal communities by promoting sustainable economic growth and jobs. This is the third annual […]
NEF Turning Back to the Sea ‘Once the source of prosperity for many coastal communities, the UK’s seas are now sometimes perceived as a barrier to their economic progress. Out coastal communities are often most disadvantaged and distant from public decision making, with many people feeling left behind. Somewhere, Britain lost something very important: our […]
MMO announces that £800,000 funding has been offered to each of the six Fisheries Local Action Groups under EMFF scheme The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is pleased to announce that £800,000 funding under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) has been offered to each of the six Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs). Cornwall, Dorset and […]
This prospectus outlines a new government programme inviting the creation of Coastal Community Teams. These teams will be provided with £10,000 of grant funding, via the local authority, to help them develop their economic plan. Areas wishing to establish a Coastal Community Team should can go to the website for more information and the application […]
On this site, you’ll be able to keep up to date with our project to harness natural power from the rise of fall of the tides in the Severn Estuary. Our proposals are at an early stage. So far we’ve requested a Scoping Opinion for the project from the Planning Inspectorate and will continue to develop […]
DCLG: ‘New Coastal Revival Fund will help kick-start the revival of at-risk coastal heritage. A new £3 million fund will help kick-start the revival of at-risk coastal heritage that has potential to create opportunities for new businesses and jobs. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-coastal-revival-fund-and-community-teams-to-bring-jobs-and-businesses-to-seaside-towns The Coastal Revival Fund will support communities looking to unlock the economic potential of […]
This important report extends and tests the idea of societal choice by providing an economic analysis of fishing activities and the coastal economy. Marine Scotland – Executive summary ‘It is generally accepted that fish stocks in Scottish waters are a national resource [1] and should be managed on behalf of all stakeholders. Despite the inherent […]
Natural Resources Wales has completed its environmental audit on the impact of last winter’s storms on wildlife and coastal conservation sites. The effects of the winter storms are still being witnessed, with large boulder fields uncovered by the storms being inundated with algae, as shown in this photo taken as part of the MarClim survey. […]