We are happy to announce that Defra’s online consultation events are open for you to book your place with the opportunity to share your views on the draft plans and feed them into the consultations. A dedicated event will take place for each of the FMPs being consulted on:

Cockle FMP

Thursday 21 November 16:00-18:00 Book here.

Southern North Sea demersal non-quota FMP

Thursday 28 November 16:00-18:00 Book here.

North Sea and Channel sprat FMP

Wednesday 4 December 16:00-18:00 Book here.

Southern North Sea and Channel skates and rays FMP

Monday 9 December 16:00-18:00 Book here

Queen scallop FMP

Monday 11 December 15:30-17:30 Book here

Factsheets and consultations video

Defra has created factsheets to provide a quick overview of each of the FMPs being consulted on.

You can get a copy from your local coastal Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and IFCA offices, but you can now also access these online-

Cockle FMP– https://defrafmp.blog.gov.uk/factsheet-cockle-fisheries-management-plan-fmp/

Southern North Sea demersal non-quota FMP– https://defrafmp.blog.gov.uk/factsheet-southern-north-sea-demersal-non-quota-species-fisheries-management-plan-fmp/

North Sea and Channel sprat FMP– https://defrafmp.blog.gov.uk/factsheet-north-sea-and-channel-sprat-fisheries-management-plan-fmp/

Southern North Sea and Channel skates and rays FMP– https://defrafmp.blog.gov.uk/factsheet-southern-north-sea-and-channel-skates-and-rays-fisheries-management-plan-fmp/

Queen scallop FMP – https://defrafmp.blog.gov.uk/factsheet-queen-scallop-fisheries-management-plan-fmp/

You can find Defra’s consultations overview video here. This is a recorded presentation so that you can watch it at a time that suits you. If you are interested in specific FMPs, look at the video description for the chapters so you can go straight to the ones you are interested in.