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Here is all the latest news at Kent & Essex IFCA. Click on any of news item to see the full details.
8th October 2024
Annual Return for the year ended 31 March 2024 Sections 20(2) and 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 Accounts and Audit Regulations 2...
Read More24th May 2024
On 22 May 2024 Kent & Essex IFCA agreed to make a Bottom Towed Fishing Gear (Prohibited Areas) Byelaw 2024. Kent & Essex IFCA is now undertaki...
Read More23rd May 2024
Each year the smaller authority’s Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) needs to be reviewed by an external auditor appointed by Sm...
Read More29th February 2024
Since the 17 September 2021 Kent and Essex IFCA has engaged in a detailed process to review and develop future cockle management in the KEIFCA distric...
Read More27th February 2024
The Marine and Coastal Access Act (2009) requires the Secretary of State to lay a report before Parliament on the ‘conduct and operation’ ...
Read More3rd January 2024
These voluntary roles require candidates who can take a balanced approach to caring for our seas, assessing the priority and importance of all users a...
Read More1st December 2023
The audit of accounts for the Kent & Essex IFCA for the year ended 31 March 2023 has been concluded and the accounts have been published. The Annu...
Read More5th July 2023
Each year the smaller authority's Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) needs to be reviewed by an external auditor appointed by Smaller ...
Read More6th February 2023
The audit of accounts for the Kent & Essex IFCA for the year ended 31 March 2022 has been concluded and the accounts have been published. The Annu...
Read More13th January 2023
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has two current general member vacancies in the Kent & Essex IFCA. The MMO will be seeking to appoint to...
Read More27th May 2022
Each year the smaller authority's Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) needs to be reviewed by an external auditor appointed by Smaller ...
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6th April 2022
Members of the IFCA have met and discussed the results of the Listening Phase consultation. Our next consultation will be going live on 24 March 2022,...
Read More23rd November 2021
The audit of accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021 has been concluded and the accounts have been published. The Annual Return is available for ins...
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24th September 2021
Kent & Essex IFCA are beginning a review of current management and development of future management related to the cockle fisheries within the Ken...
Read More28th May 2021
Each year the smaller authority's Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) needs to be reviewed by an external auditor appointed by Smaller ...
Read More1st December 2020
Formal Consultation - Whelk Fishery Flexible Permit Byelaw 2020On 30 November 2020 Kent & Essex IFCA agreed to make a Whelk Fishery Flexible Permit By...
Read More16th July 2020
The audit of accounts for the year ended 31 March 2020 has been concluded and the accounts have been published. The Annual Return is available for ins...
Read More23rd April 2020
The MMO have produced a useful guide which explains the process for selling commercially caught fishhttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/governmen...
Read More26th March 2020
The Covid-19 situation is ever changing here in the UK and it is very important that everyone is aware of the latest advice from the UK Government and...
Read More19th March 2020
Kent & Essex IFCA are working hard to maintain essential services whilst protecting our own workforce during this very uncertain time. Our offices in ...
Read More18th February 2020
Formal Consultation - Minimum Sizes ByelawKent & Essex IFCA is undertaking a formal consultation for the Minimum Sizes Byelaw. This byelaw intends to ...
Read More4th November 2019
Council Regulation (EU) 2020/123 for TACs & Quotas was released on 27 January 2020, specifying quotas for all stocks and introducing new bass regulati...
Read More29th October 2019
The audit of accounts for the year ended 31 March 2019 has been concluded and the accounts have been published. The Annual Return is available for ins...
Read More20th September 2019
Notice is hereby given that the Kent and Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority intends to apply to the Secretary of State for Environment...
Read More13th August 2019
Kent and Essex IFCA has, in conjunction with Northumberland, North Eastern and Eastern IFCAs, made an emergency byelaw in relation to the minimum cons...
Read More6th February 2019
The audit of accounts for the year ended 31 March 2018 has been concluded and the accounts have been published. The Annual Return is available for ins...
Read More1st October 2018
The European Union has announced an amendment to Council Regulation (EU) 2018/120 as regards fishing opportunities for European seabass.From 1 October...
Read More25th July 2018
The Defra Secretary of State has a statutory obligation under the Marine and Coastal Access Act (MACCA) 2009 to prepare a report into the conduct and ...
Read More23rd May 2018
Notice is hereby given that the Kent and Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority intends to apply to the Secretary of State for Environment...
Read More14th May 2018
Each year Kent & Essex IFCA's annual return needs to be reviewed by an external auditor appointed by the Audit Commission. Any person interested has t...
Read More15th February 2018
The Bottom Towed Fishing Gear (Prohibited Areas) Byelaw has been updated. From 1 February 2018 the prohibited areas within this byelaw now include Pan...
Read More29th January 2018
Low level of risk to beach users and their pets, although simple precautions are recommendedNo risk to people or pets from seawaterLatest testing on s...
Read More20th September 2017
Since February 2017 Kent & Essex IFCA has been meeting with interested parties to seek views on the creation of a native oyster permit byelaw that wou...
Read More3rd May 2017
Each year Kent & Essex IFCA's annual return needs to be reviewed by an external auditor appointed by the Audit Commission. Any person interested has t...
Read More25th January 2017
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: The Kent and Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority intends to apply to the Minister for the Department for Enviro...
Read More3rd January 2017
KEIFCA has produced a strategic evidence plan that defines the direction of the Authority's research and evidence gathering activities and capabilitie...
Read More1st November 2016
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is currently consulting on a new byelaw for Margate and Long Sands Site of Community Importance (SCI). The by...
Read More15th September 2016
MARINE AND COASTAL ACCESS ACT 2009ESSEX ESTUARIES BOTTOM TRAWLING (PROHIBITED AREAS) BYELAW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: The Kent and Essex Inshore Fisheri...
Read More6th September 2016
A proposal for a trial mussel fishery in the River Stour (Suffolk/Essex border) is currently being considered in a second public consultation.Defra, t...
Read More16th March 2016
Throughout 2015 the European Commission has been working with member states and their scientific advisors on a range of measures to reduce bass fishin...
Read More5th February 2016
Mr. Terry Stimpson appeared in front of Basildon Crown Court on Thursday 4th February after appealing a guilty verdict of two counts of breaching a Ke...
Read More10th November 2015
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: The Kent and Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority intends to apply to the Minister for the Department for Enviro...
Read More3rd November 2015
Kent & Essex IFCA will be holding an extraordinary meeting on Friday 6 November for Members to make a new byelaw to protect fish populations, using th...
Read More30th September 2015
The audit of accounts for Kent & Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority for the year ended 31 March 2015 has been concluded.The Annual Ret...
Read More31st July 2015
The Secretary of State has signed a byelaw banning the use of bottom towed fishing gear in the Folkestone Pomerania Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ); th...
Read More24th July 2015
Kent & Essex IFCA will be holding a Technical Panel meeting in the Kent Room at Gravesham Borough Council, Civic Centre, Windmill Street, Gravesend on...
Read More23rd June 2015
KEIFCA are holding a meeting to discuss the introduction of a protected nursery area covering the saltmarsh and intertidal zone on the Isle of Grain s...
Read More2nd June 2015
Kent and Essex IFCA are now on twitter.You can follow us @KentEssexIFCA ...
Read More27th April 2015
Mr. Terry Stimpson appeared in front of Basildon Magistrates Court on Wendesday 22nd April charged with two counts of breaching a Kent and Essex IFCA ...
Read More24th April 2015
Each year Kent & Essex IFCA's annual return needs to be reviewed by an external auditor appointed by the Audit Commission. Any person interested has t...
Read More20th April 2015
IFCA EnforcementWe are aware of concerns about a short term reduction in enforcement powers available to Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority ...
Read More7th April 2015
The European Commission has now implemented a 3 fish daily bag limit for bass for all recreational fishermen as part of a package of measures being de...
Read More12th March 2015
Notice is hereby given that the Kent and Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority intends to apply to the Secretary of State for Environment...
Read More9th March 2015
An application has been made to DEFRA by Wash Mussels Limited to be granted an exclusive right of mussel fishery under section 1 of the Sea Fisheries ...
Read More27th February 2015
NOTICE is hereby given that a TECHNICAL PANEL meeting of the KENT AND ESSEX INSHORE FISHERIES AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY will be held in the Council O...
Read More23rd February 2015
An extraordinary meeting of Kent & Essex IFCA will be held on 6 March 2015 at 2pm at Gravesham Borough Council, Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent to di...
Read More28th October 2014
A meeting will take place on Tuesday 4 November 2014 to discuss in detail the potential fisheries management options for the four MCZ sites/ potential...
Read More21st October 2014
Kent & Essex IFCA will be hosting the Blackwater, Crouch, Roach, and Colne MCZ Oyster restoration and management 2nd stakeholder workshop on 12th Nove...
Read More30th September 2014
Notice is hereby given that the Kent and Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority intends to apply to the Secretary of State for Environment...
Read More24th September 2014
The audit of accounts for Kent & Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority for the year ended 31 March 2014 has been concludedThe Annual Retu...
Read More24th July 2014
On the weekend of 26th and 27th David Bellamy and a host of other exxperts will be visiting Brightlingsea to share their knowledge of marine, saltmars...
Read More16th June 2014
Former Chief Officer Joss Wiggins achieved recognition for the work he has done to promote and develop sustainable and commercially viable fisheries w...
Read More5th June 2014
Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs), contribute to delivering an ecologically coherent network of Marine Protected Areas to achieve the Government's vi...
Read More23rd April 2014
Every four years, the Defra Secretary of State must prepare a report about the conduct and operation of Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities...
Read More21st April 2014
The audit of accounts for Kent & Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority for the year ended 31 March 2014 has been concludedThe Annual Retu...
Read More27th March 2014
THAMES PERMIT COCKLE FISHERY - DEVELOPING A CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE COCKLE INDUSTRYWith the information and suggestions you have provided we have dev...
Read More27th March 2014
FORMAL CONSULTATION - THAMES PERMIT COCKLE FISHERY - DEVELOPING A CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE COCKLE INDUSTRYIn 2010 Kent & Essex Sea Fisheries Committee...
Read More27th March 2014
Proposed new management measures for Thanet Coast Special Area of Conservation and Essex Estuaries Special Area of ConservationEuropean Marine Sites (...
Read More27th March 2014
On 18 January 2013 Kent and Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (KEIFCA) Members met and approved the making of a Whelk Fishery Permit ...
Read More27th March 2014
In December 2012 Defra announced a consultation on proposals for the designation of a first tranche of MCZ's. Thirty sites have been announced in Engl...
Read More27th March 2014
Notice is hereby given that the Kent and Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority intends to apply to the Secretary of State for Environment...
Read More27th March 2014
Scoping QuestionnaireThis questionnaire is intended to gather views and opinions regarding policy and options relating to future management of public ...
Read More27th March 2014
Natural England is an Executive Non-departmental Public Body responsible to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Our purpos...
Read More27th March 2014
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has been established to make a significant contribution to sustainable development in the marine area and to ...
Read More27th March 2014
The Environment Agency are an Executive Non-departmental Public Body responsible to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.The...
Read More27th March 2014
DEFRA are the UK government department responsible for policy and regulations on environmental, food and rural issues. Their priorities are to grow th...
Read More27th March 2014
Cefas - the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science - makes an important contribution to securing healthy and sustainable marine and...
Read More26th March 2014
The aim of the Association of Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (The Association) is to assist and promote the regional IFCAs to ensure t...
Read More26th March 2014
If you would like to report an incident please complete the questionnaire here:INCIDENT REPORT FORM...
Read More26th March 2014
We are committed to promoting and actively developing a culture of openness, transparency and accountability embodied in the various access to informa...
Read More26th March 2014
We are committed to our customer charter and providing an exemplary service.If you are not satisfied with any aspect of our service we encourage you t...
Read More26th March 2014
We are committed to being a transparent and accountable organisation, we want you to know what you can expect from us and the level of service we will...
Read More26th March 2014
Kent & Essex IFCA district covers an area of over 3,412 km2, and extends from the east end of Rye Bay in Kent to the northern boundary of Essex on the...
Read More26th March 2014
KEIFCA has produced a booklet outlining in general terms the approach over the next 5-8 years.Download the Long Term Strategy (10.2 Mb PDF)...
Read More26th March 2014
It is imperative that we are able to gather effective feedback from the communities which we serve. To this end KEIFCA have developed a communication ...
Read More26th March 2014
Currently in draft format, the angling strategy acts to highlight some of the key approaches that might affect the angling sector and to identify issu...
Read More26th March 2014
Over the coming months the Kent & Essex IFCA will be developing resources which describe in more detail the Marine Protected Areas in our district. In...
Read More26th March 2014
Information taken directly from CEFAS website (link provided below).Recreational sea angling is one of the country's most popular sports, with up to 2...
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