The Government signed into law a ban on the sale of plastic wet wipes on 18 November 2025. The legislation prohibits the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic in England. Similar restrictions have already been introduced in Wales, and legislation with comparable aims is expected from the Scottish and Northern Ireland administrations by […]
On 3 December 2025, a magnitude 3.3 earthquake occurred near Silverdale (Cumbria) and was felt in Silverdale, Carnforth, Morecambe, Kendal, Milnthorpe, Lancaster, Kirkby Lonsdale and many other towns and villages, mainly from around 25 km from the epicentre. A second event, magnitude 2.4, was recorded on 19 December 2025, and also affected nearby communities. Although […]
The Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) 2025 sets out how England will deliver its legally binding environmental targets under the Environment Act 2021. National in scope, the Plan has implications for regional coordination, partnership working and place-based delivery across a range of environments, including coastal, river catchment and urban areas. The EIP is centred on the […]
Natural England has launched a new strategy, setting out an ambition to move beyond protection towards actively supporting the recovery, regeneration and resilience of the natural environment. The strategy outlines four Strategic Outcomes for Nature: Outcome 1 – Recovering Nature Outcome 2 – Building Better Places Outcome 3 – Improving Health and Wellbeing Outcome 4 […]
MSPACE is a UK-wide project that integrates climate change considerations into marine spatial planning (MSP). Its goal is to help policymakers, conservation bodies, and marine industries plan uses of marine space that are environmentally resilient, socially acceptable, and economically viable. Key Outputs: Early Warning System (EWS): Identifies climate-resilient areas (“refugia”) for fisheries, aquaculture, and conservation […]
As part of a CASE funded research project, two surveys have been launched aiming to establish whether it is possible to identify the cultural and heritage assets of a seascape, that go beyond the natural features of the coast, and are essential to explaining the value people associate with a coastal place? Which assets explain […]
The North West Coastal Forum has collated an online report which brings together relevant North West coastal projects, research and other initiatives to assist dissemination of relevant information and collaboration opportunities. This is an updatable resource. If you are aware of any plans/strategies/projects which are not included in this report please email us and we […]
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has set out an action plan for a clean power system by 2030. The action plan aims to tackle 3 challenges that the UK faces: Maintaining secure and affordable energy Creating ned industries and investable opportunities Protecting the environment from the effects of climate change This action […]
Fishing for Litter is a voluntary initiative, led by KIMO UK and supported through the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS). The project engages with fishers, facilitating collection of litter at sea to be disposed of appropriately at participating ports and harbours. Simultaneously, there is ongoing work to raise awareness surrounding the economic and environmental impact […]
The Marine Management Organisation has launched a Cuttlefish plan. This plan was launched to better monitor and collect data to feed into future decisions on potential management, rather than formal management measures being implemented, based on stakeholder feedback. MMO fisheries managers are also testing technical measures to conserve stocks. Thus far, the MMO has: Introduced […]