There have been reports of patches of quicksand on some beach areas around Northumberland so please take extra care when visiting beaches around the district.
See more information about this subject in an ITV News Report HERE.
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SECTION 155 & 156
MARINE AND COASTAL ACCESS ACT 2009
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the above legislation, Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NIFCA) intends to apply to the Minister for the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs for confirmation of the “Crustacea Conservation 2018” byelaw which was made by NIFCA on 23rd July 2018. The byelaw confirms prohibitions relating to Lobster, Edible Crab and Velvet Crab and also the requirements relating to the Redepositing of Shellfish, by incorporating the provisions of the current NIFCA “Crustacea Conservation” byelaw, and also incorporates the prohibitions relating to Berried Lobsters contained in the Emergency Byelaw of that name made by NIFCA on 29th September 2017.
Upon the Crustacea Conservation 2018 byelaw being confirmed by the Minister and coming into legal effect, both the current Crustacea Conservation Byelaw and the Berried Lobsters Emergency Byelaw will be revoked.
A full text of the byelaw and associated Impact Assessment can be inspected at or obtained from Northumberland IFCA offices: 8 Ennerdale Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RT or telephone No. 01670 797 676 and viewed on the Authority website at www.nifca.gov.uk.
Any person wishing to object to or comment on the confirmation of the above byelaw must make representations in writing before 14th September 2018 to the Marine Conservation & Enforcement Team, Marine Management Organisation, Lancaster House, Hampshire Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 7EH or: IFCAbyelaws@marinemanagement.org.uk and must send a copy of such written representation to the Chief Executive at Northumberland Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority at 8 Ennerdale Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RT or nifca@nifca.gov.uk.
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Defra are asking for evidence on how well IFCAs have worked to meet their duties in the last 4 years (September 2014 to September 2018). They are seeking evidence on how effectively and fairly Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) have operated between 2014 and 2018. The evidence gathered will be used to prepare a statutory report to Parliament into the conduct and operation of IFCAs.
Defra are inviting stakeholders to contribute to a public consultation, which is part of this process and if you wish to contribute your thoughts on this matter, Defra have published an IFCA questionnaire on their consultation website which can be accessed HERE.
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Scientists at Sea Watch Forum are looking for marine mammal enthusiasts in England to help collect records of whales dolphins and porpoises. Please see an article from the Northumberland Gazette with more details about this HERE
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NIFCA are holding a number of evening drop-in meetings throughout the district in August 2018. We invite all stakeholders to join our Officers and members to discuss the most current issues affecting fisheries in Northumberland, so please feel free to join us at any of the venues, no appointment required.
Details of the events can be seen HERE.
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Seafish is an industry-levy funded body jointly sponsored by the four fisheries administrations; Scottish Government, Welsh Government, the Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and Defra. They are looking for a non-executive Deputy Chair who is independent of the sea fish and seafood sector plus a minimum of two non-executive members, one of whom will represent the large-scale fishing sector and one of whom will be independent of the seafood sector. They are specifically seeking members from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to represent their respective nations to bring a wealth of experience and knowledge, help steer the strategic direction of the organisation and balance the priorities of the seafood industry and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and partners within the Defra group and beyond.
For more information about these roles and how to apply, please follow the link below: