Open consultation

Cockle: proposed fisheries management plan consultation

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 10 October 2024

Summary

Seeking views on the proposed cockle fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters and the environmental report on the FMP. 

This consultation is being held on another website.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 19 January 2025

Consultation description

We want to know what you think about the policies and proposed management measures set out in the proposed cockle fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters.    

Defra developed the proposed FMP in partnership with the Association of Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authorities (AIFCA). AIFCA is collaborating with the relevant Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) and with other organisations and stakeholders with an interest in the fishery.

This FMP sets out plans for the long-term sustainable management of cockle stocks in English waters.   

We are also seeking views on an environmental report, which describes the likely environmental impacts of the FMP.

Published 10 October 2024