Category: Current News

Clean Maritime Day package in UK. A new package of clean maritime measures, unveiled by the Transport Secretary on 14 September 2023, will help tackle the biggest emitter of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK’s transport sector while boosting economic growth. Announced during London International Shipping Week, the pot will part-fund feasibility studies, with further… Read more »

Get Ready for the Great Global Nurdle Hunt 2023. Join FEDRA from 1- 31 October for the world’s biggest nurdle hunt! Take part and join thousands of volunteers across the world gathering evidence, raising awareness and calling for an end to nurdle pollution! Anyone can take part, whether you are an individual or an organisation…. Read more »

MMO Consultation on Allonby Bay HPMA. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is consulting on a proposed byelaw to prohibit fishing activity to protect and allow full recovery of all species and habitats and associated ecosystem processes in the Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area. The MMO are interested in understanding the following: Do you have… Read more »

Nature Restoration Fund to enhance biodiversity in Scotland. Scotland’s councils will invest £5 million this year to develop Nature Networks across the country to help tackle the nature and climate crises. The funding from the Scottish Government will allow local authorities to develop new woodlands, hedgerows, wildflower meadows and ponds, as well as restoring and… Read more »

The SFP / Solway Coast AONB Joint Solway Conference and SFP AGM will take place on Friday 17 November 2023 at the Halston Hotel, Carlisle. The Programme is taking shape with a great range of topics covered in the talks, workshops and 5-minute updates. Booking will open shortly through Eventbrite so look out for a… Read more »

Sea-Changers Marine Conservation Grant – Apply Now! Sea-Changers gives grants to UK-based charities and not-for-profit organisations (including schools) carrying out marine conservation related activities.  They are currently accepting applications to their Main and Small grants funds. For both funding streams, the projects they fund should achieve one or more of the following objectives: To address… Read more »

New Round of Robin Rigg Community Fund Opens Today Solway Firth Partnership (SFP) is once again running the Robin Rigg Community Fund for 2024 on both sides of the Solway Firth. The Robin Rigg Community Fund, provided by RWE Renewables, is available to community groups and organisations in the eligible Solway area undertaking activities that… Read more »

New Investment Plans for Maryport Revealed. Locals and visitors alike have helped to inspire new investment plans for Maryport which aim to enhance and develop three of its biggest assets – the town’s high street, harbour and promenade. The project plans include a splash park and BMX and skate track, an outdoor event space near… Read more »

Galloway Glens – One Last Thing. The Galloway Glens Scheme is an initiative of Dumfries & Galloway Council’s Environment Team, supported by the Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere and funded by a range of partners including The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Drax, the owners of the Galloway Hydro Scheme. Since 2018, the Galloway… Read more »

New fisheries measures announced in Scotland. Proposals to introduce electronic tracking and monitoring technology for small fishing vessels will be consulted on as part of package of new fisheries measures have been announced. The consultation proposes that vessel tracking devices will be required by Scottish commercial fishing vessels under 12 metres in length wherever they… Read more »