We are pleased to be able to share our Spring edition of NIFCA News. This issue features updates on our byelaws, the launch of our new website and our recent work in the district. We hope you find it to be an enjoyable and informative read.

Please note that the NIFCA office will be closed for one day on Monday 23rd May for training. You will be able to contact the office on 01670 797 676 and leave a message, following which a member of the team will get in touch. Alternatively, please email us at nifca@nifca.gov.uk.

The Association of IFCAs are recruiting. They have two vacancies and are seeking a Senior Policy Officer and a Senior Technical Officer to join their team. Full details of these positions can be found on the Association of IFCAs website at: www.association-ifca.org.uk/vacancies

Closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on 6th June 2022.

Northumberland IFCA is offering an exciting opportunity for a volunteer internship placement during summer 2022. The successful applicants will work upon the delivery of individual projects directly informing inshore fisheries management as part of NIFCA’s ongoing duties.

Internships will last for a period of four to six weeks between July and September, with an approximate commitment of 20 hours per working week. Northumberland IFCA will provide training opportunities in key areas to enable the volunteers to develop their experience and understanding of inshore fisheries management. Internships are unpaid but NIFCA will pay your reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in accordance with the NIFCA Internship Agreement.

For full details and to apply, please follow the button below.

NIFCA Placements

Please note that our next Quarterly Meeting will be held at East Bedlington Community Centre, 16 & 17 Station Rd, Bedlington Station, NE22 7JN, on Monday 25th April 2022 at 1pm.

Agenda Items include: –
IFCO Reports on activity in the district, Environmental Report on NIFCA research, surveys and projects and an update on NIFCA byelaws.

If you would like to attend, please email nifca@nifca.gov.uk

We are pleased to confirm that the NIFCA office will reopen as usual from Monday 4th April, following its temporary closure this week.

We look forward to welcoming visitors again next week.