Section 155 & 156
Marine & Coastal Acess Act 2009
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the above legislation, Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority intends to apply to the Minister for the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation of the following byelaws.
Byelaw 1: Trawling – this byelaw modernises and consolidates a number of existing byelaws in relation to trawling in the district and provides the Authority with the ability to introduce adaptive management measures following a review process.
Byelaw 2: Dredges – this byelaw replaces the existing dredges byelaw and will prohibit the use of dredges without a permit as well as providing the Authority with the ability to introduce adaptive management measures following a review process.
Byelaw 3: Crustacea Conservation – this byelaw modernises and consolidates the existing crustacea conservation byelaw provision and prohibits specified activity in relation to crustacea, as well as prohibiting the use of edible crab as bait, subject to conditions.
Byelaw 4: Crustacea and Molluscs Permitting and Pot Limitation – this byelaw consolidates and modernises existing byelaws in relation to permits and pot limitation as well as providing the Authority with the ability to introduce adaptive management conditions following a review process.
Byelaw 5: Marking of Fishing Gear and Keep Boxes – this byelaw replaces the existing byelaw of this name and lays down the rules for the marking of such gear in the Authority district.
Byelaw 6: Fixed Engines – this byelaw replaces the existing byelaw of this name regulating the use of fixed engine nets to fish for or take sea fish within the Authority district.
In consequence of the above 6 byelaws being confirmed, the existing Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority byelaws numbered 1 – 15 will be revoked.
A full text of the byelaws and associated assessments can be inspected at, or obtained from Northumberland IFCA, 8 Ennerdale Road, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 4RT or viewed on the Authority’s website at www.nifca.gov.uk
Any person wishing to object to the above byelaws must send a statement of objection in writing to: Marine Conservation and Enforcement Team, Marine Management Organisation, Lancaster House, Hampshire Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 7HY (or IFCAbyelaws@marinemanagement.org.uk) within 28 days of the publication of this notice and must send a copy of this statement to the CEO at Northumberland IFCA, 8 Ennerdale Road, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 4RT (or nifca@nifca.gov.uk)
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The Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NIFCA) is looking to appoint a new member.
Each IFCA needs members who will take a balanced approach to caring for our seas, assessing the priority and importance of all users and stakeholders. This vacancy is an opportunity for someone with marine expertise to influence the management of inshore seas around Northumberland.
David Abbott, Head of Marine Compliance for the Marine Management Organisation, which is carrying out the recruitment, said:
“This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced person in the inshore marine area to use their skills to influence decisions on how their local area is managed.”
The deadline for applications is 25 November 2014.
The role is on a voluntary basis although relevant expenses may be reimbursed. More information on the vacancy and how to apply for it.
You can also email ifcarecruitment@marinemanagement.org.uk or telephone 0300 123 1032 for more information.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/influence-management-of-inshore-fisheries-in-northumberland
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The Aln estuary fish survey was undertaken on 3rd & 4th of October 2014. The fish survey methods used were fyke and seine nets. The following fish species were caught over the two day survey: flounder, plaice, saithe, cod, 3 spined stickleback, sea trout, sand goby, common goby, sprat, ballan wrass, lesser sand eel and greater sand eel. A big thanks to NIFCA Authority members and Northumberland Wildlife Trust who helped out on the survey. A full report will follow….
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Twenty-seven Shellfish Permit Holders filled in and returned NIFCA’s first ever survey, conducted between July and September 2014. See the results: Shellfish Permit Holder Results
NIFCA’s CEO Mike Hardy says he has been pleased with the level of response.
“To be successful, IFCAs need to work in partnership and engage with you, our stakeholders. An excellent way of finding out how we are doing in this regard is to ask you.
“The response rate was 25% which was pleasing given that this was the first stakeholder survey we have ever carried out. I’d like to thank all of you who filled in and returned the questionnaire, and I would encourage as many people as possible to participate in future surveys. We can only improve how we perform our role in protecting the inshore marine environment through your active participation.
“Overall, the responses were positive about NIFCA and how we carry out our duties. We will be analysing the data and making improvements where necessary.
“We want to be seen as an effective, fair and approachable organisation. We are also committed to being transparent in our dealings and are happy to share the survey results with everyone in the attached summary of results”.
Further surveys of different stakeholder sectors will be undertaken in the coming months.
Twenty-seven Shellfish Permit Holders filled in and returned NIFCA’s first ever survey, conducted between July and September 2014. See the results here.
NIFCA’s CEO Mike Hardy says he has been pleased with the level of response.
“To be successful, IFCAs need to work in partnership and engage with you, our stakeholders. An excellent way of finding out how we are doing in this regard is to ask you.
“The response rate was 25% which was pleasing given that this was the first stakeholder survey we have ever carried out. I’d like to thank all of you who filled in and returned the questionnaire, and I would encourage as many people as possible to participate in future surveys. We can only improve how we perform our role in protecting the inshore marine environment through your active participation.
“Overall, the responses were positive about NIFCA and how we carry out our duties. We will be analysing the data and making improvements where necessary.
“We want to be seen as an effective, fair and approachable organisation. We are also committed to being transparent in our dealings and are happy to share the survey results with everyone in the attached summary of results”.
Further surveys of different stakeholder sectors will be undertaken in the coming months.