Working together towards a sustainable Solway Firth
The Crown Estate Scotland (CES) draft Corporate Plan is now out to consultation until 25 November and they are looking for feedback. The draft plan, Environmental Report and questions can be found here The draft plan covers a range of activity related to the coastline that is part of the Scottish Crown Estate. This includes… Read more »
New Environment Minister Rebecca Pow MP has joined Defra as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, where she will be responsible for the same portfolio that Thérèse Coffey held prior to her departure, which includes domestic marine policy. In addition, Zac Goldsmith MP has been promoted to Minister of State for Defra and the Department for… Read more »
Join the UK’s biggest beach clean and litter survey. Meet at 10.00am on Monday 23 September to tackle the Cairndoon to Claymoodie Beach, near Whithorn. Parking is limited so please contact Anne Connick for joining instructions, a.connick@icloud.com or phone 07799 115039 See details below:
As part of the Heritage Lottery Funded Galloway Glens Project, Solway Firth Partnership will be running a series of events between 4 and 7 October with archaeologists from The SCAPE Trust at St Andrews University to reveal and record the history of Kirkcudbright Bay. Friday 4 October 9:30 – 1:00 A guided walk and talk… Read more »
Skippers and vessel owners in Cumbria and Kirkcudbrightshire are being asked to take part in a major research project to better understand the UK’s fishing fleet and its economic performance. Researchers from Seafish, the public body that supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, will be visiting ports from Whitehaven to Kirkcudbright from 16-18 September to… Read more »
Scottish Ministers have launched a consultation for the first Strategic Management Plan for the Scottish Crown Estate. This consultation marks a further milestone in a wider programme of work to secure devolution and reform the management of the Scottish Crown Estate. The Plan outlines Ministers’ vision for the Scottish Crown Estate and sets out a… Read more »
This year’s Programme for Government puts health, prosperity and wellbeing at its heart, and reinforces Scotland’s place as a dynamic, open, innovative economy. Measures that are being initiated include: – Invest an additional £1 million to secure vital jobs in coastal communities – Modernisation of the Scottish inshore fisheries fleet, investing a further £1.5 million… Read more »
Why not have a look at our great new animation and see how the North West Marine Plan affects you. We would love to hear your comments on what is important to you in the Solway. Visit the Solway Firth Partnership Facebook page to see the Solway animation.
Join Dumfries Recycling Initiative for a Premier Film Screening on Wed 18 Sept, 7.00pm to 9.00pm at the Stove Cafe, Dumfries
An interactive exhibition about our heritage and roots on 28 – 29 September 2019, 10.00am to 4.00pm Maryport Maritime Museum and The Settlement at Castle Hill present: Over Here (Sat 28 Sept) Over There (Sun 29 Sept). A range of talks, music and exhibitions on both days. Highlights include heritage tours of Maryport Habour, Mitchell… Read more »