Welcome to North Western IFCA

The North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NWIFCA) was formed in 2011 under Statutory Instrument 2200 (2010) following the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (MaCAA). It merged the previous Cumbria Sea Fisheries Committee and North West Sea Fisheries Committee into one district.

All Inshore Fisheries and Conservation authorities share the same vision: “to lead, champion and manage a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries by successfully securing the right balance between social, environmental and economic benefits to ensure healthy seas, sustainable fisheries and a viable industry”.

Highly Protected Marine Areas – Call for Evidence (Defra – Closes 31 October)

As part of the UK government’s commitment to leave the environment in a better…

Robin Rigg Community Fund Launches

New Community Fund Now Open for Applications!  Solway Firth Partnership (SFP) is now running…

Byelaw 3: Cockle and Mussel Hand Fishing Permit (Closes 8th November 2019)

The following byelaw has been made by the Authority. Before seeking confirmation by the…

Byelaw 4: Potting Permit Consultation (Closes 8th November 2019)

The following byelaw has been made by the Authority. Before seeking confirmation by the…

Shellfish Association of Great Britain – Information and Events to Help Business Prepare for Potential No Deal Brexit

The Shellfish Association of Great Britain (SAGB) has recently secured funding from the Department for…

Leasowe Cockle Bed – North Wirral Foreshore

The NWIFCA Technical Science and Byelaws Sub-committee has approved the authorisation of a restricted…