News

This section lists all relevant news items and notifications of forthcoming NWIFCA meetings. Please click on one of the Category buttons below, or the news items itself.

We’re Recruiting!

9th September 2026

Heysham Flat hand gathered seed mussel fishery

28th August 2026

Expression of interest If you are interested in fishing via hand-gathering, please contact NWIFCA via: 01524 727970 OR [email protected] To register your interest in the fishery. Important information: The opening of these fisheries is dependent on the outcome of the HRA assessment, TSB approval, and final inspections.

Removal of Class B-Long Term Designation When Classifying Live Bivalve Mollusc (Shellfish) Harvesting Areas in England and Wales

11th August 2026

Byelaw 3 Update – All Cockle Beds Closed

6th August 2026

Wirral Anglers – We want to hear from you

Stakeholder Events Dee Estuary Cockle Fishery: New Regulating Order

Cockle Survey Results and Recommendations

World Oceans Day 2026

Whelk Permit Application Extension

Wirral Angling – Call for evidence

NWIFCA Cockle Fisheries Management Plan

NWIFCA offers condolences on the passing of Mr Martin Diggle

22nd April 2026