What's New / News ?

(This page was updated on: 30th December 2010)

Revision to Byelaw No 13 : Fixed Engines (as advertised in the Fishing News dated 21 Oct 2010) Confirmation has now been received the revised byelaw is now shown in the list of Byelaws

Clerk & Chief Fishery Officer Vacancy

ESFJC Bio-Security Plan 2009-2010

Bait digging leaflet for the Stour & Orwell Estuaries We have agreed to publicise this voluntary, seasonal closure of parts of the estuaries (closure to baitdigging and other recreational activities). The closure has been agreed through discussions with local anglers and bait diggers. The link below will allow you to view the leaflet: http://www.suffolkcoastandheaths.org/uploads/Code%20of%20conduct%20Stour%20and%20Orwell.pdf

Recently presented papers and presentation relating to a Flounder Pilot Project: Flounder Presentation by Dan Skerritt Flounder Project Document Flounder Literature Review

EIFCA The 1st Transition Meeting took place on 11th October 2010 for details of Membership, meeting papers and proceedings click here!

ESFJC FISHERIES MAPPING PROJECT: to view maps click here

The COWRIE-funded project to identify options and opportunities to mitigate any impacts on commercial fishing activities resulting from offshore windfarm developments is now complete. The final report, together with an 8-page summary and a 1-page project note are now available to download on the COWRIE website, here:: www.offshorewindfarms.co.uk/Pages/Publications/Latest_Reports/Fish___Shellfish/Options_and_opportunitce471980/

To view consultations relating to IFCAs click here.

Clam Fisheries Closure Notice - Rivers Stour & Orwell
Chart depicting clam fisheries closure

Progress on VMS Tracking System

For the latest update on the future of SFCs go to: http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/inshore-fisheries/index.htm

Fisherman found guilty of landing in excess of cockle quota

Report to Defra on progress to a scientific test to identify illegally scrubbed berried lobsters

DEFRA MP ANNOUNCEMENT ON BASS MLS STAYING THE SAME to read this review go to:

www.defra.gov.uk/news/2007/071025b.htm

CONSULTATION IS TAKING PLACE ON A RECREATIONAL SEA ANGLING STRATEGY FOR ENGLAND:

www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/sea-angling/index.htm

 

New additions to our site :

Policies - currently showing the Management Policies for the Wash Cockle and Mussel fisheries

ESFJC Prosecutions - listing recently taken cases and their outcome.

Consultation Responses - providing information on responses made to defra consultations

Press Releases