Consultation – NWIFCA Cockle Fishery Open Season Dates

Have your say on the trial open season

This year NWIFCA trialed an early open season for the cockle fishery. Morecambe Bay was opened in July, after previous industry feedback suggested they would be interested in trialing an earlier open date.

As the fishery is drawing to a close, we want to hear your thoughts on the early opening, and whether you would like this to become a permanent change.

This consultation will be open until February 6th

Fill out the questionnaire

Click the link below to access the consultation questionnaire online, or, call the office to speak with a member of staff who can assist.

When will I hear about the results?

The results of the questionnaire will be presented at an extraordinary TSB meeting in March. Officers will also present a recommendation for whether to stick with a September 1st opening, or to make the July 1st opening permanent.

The date of the meeting will be confirmed nearer the time.