MMO calls for feedback on marine planning
The Marine Management Organisation is asking for feedback on the first outputs in the development of the next phase of marine plans.
Marine planning events start in Scarborough on Wednesday 15 February
A questionnaire on the first outputs of marine planning in the north east, north west, south east and south west has been launched.
The questionnaire, which is open until Friday 31 March 2017, asks for feedback on the recently published Issues Database, supporting evidence, proposed draft policies to date as well as a new interactive format.
It’s the first opportunity for stakeholders to see how marine planning is progressing in north east, north west, south east and south west marine plan areas, marking an important milestone in the marine planning process.
The questionnaire is part of an eight week programme of activity, which also includes a series of workshops.
The questionnaire and workshops are an opportunity to see how the issues and evidence gathered last year are being taken forward, and how proposed draft policies for the areas are being developed.
A new proposed format for marine plans is also introduced, which takes a shorter, more digital, interactive approach, linking directly to our Marine Information System (MIS).
Steve Brooker, Chief Planning Officer said:
“We encourage everyone who uses the marine area to complete this short questionnaire.
“Marine plans will shape how we all – from developers to local residents – interact with the marine area over the next 20 years, and so it’s important that everyone has the opportunity to take part in their development.
“The questionnaire and workshops mark the end of the first year of marine planning in the north east, north west, south east and south west, and we welcome feedback on how our work is progressing.”
To take part in the questionnaire visit our consultation website.
To sign up for a marine planning workshop, visit one of our Eventbrite pages: