Active Consultations/Events

Page review/updated 08/05/2026

The content of this page was updated on 8th May 2026.

There are currently no active formal public consultations at this time. Recent formal public consultations included the following:

1. Formal Public Consultation – Changes to the Netting Permit Conditions

D&S IFCA invited everyone to respond to the formal public consultation on proposed amendments to existing commercial and recreational Netting Permit Conditions.  The formal public consultation ended on 24th April 2026.  A report for D&S IFCA’s Byelaw and Permitting Sub-Committee (B&PSC) is now being prepared.

2. Formal Public Consultation – Changes to the Mobile Fishing Permit Conditions

D&S IFCA invited everyone to respond to the formal public consultation on proposed amendments to existing commercial (Category One) Mobile Fishing Permit Conditions.  The formal public consultation ended on 7th May 2026.  A report for D&S IFCA’s Byelaw and Permitting Sub-Committee (B&PSC) is now being prepared.

What happens next?

On 4th June 2026 the B&PSC will discuss the responses submitted in both the formal public consultations and will determine what changes, if any, will be made to the Netting Permit Conditions and the Mobile Fishing Permit Conditions.

Background Reports & Papers (Links) and keeping you informed.

Reports and Officers’ papers of most significance to this review of the Netting Permit Conditions are available on D&S IFCA’s website:

Keeping people informed

We regularly post information about our work on our website/Facebook.  Direct communication is often the best way to help you stay informed about our work and to highlight the opportunities for you to have your say on a range of topics or issues.  If you are not already on our mailing list, then you can get yourself added by contacting D&S IFCA.  You will then be directly notified of all relevant consultations.

COMPLETED CONSULTATIONS

More information regarding a range of completed consultations can be viewed here.