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The Environment Agency last year invested over £955,000 in 232 projects to improve fishing in local communities through the Fisheries Improvement Programme.
Angler caught and in court.
Panel date confirmed for the highly popular Fisheries and Seafood Scheme.
Following a competitive procurement process, the Environment Agency has awarded the new National Angling Strategic Services (NASS3) contract to the Angling Trust.
Certain fishermen to benefit from fast-tracked applications to Fisheries and Seafood Scheme.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Highly popular Fisheries and Seafood scheme (FaSS) re-opens for 2024
Anglers caught without licences in Hampshire and Somerset
A total of £730,000 is available through the Environment Agency's Fisheries Improvement Programme (FIP) to help create sustainable and resilient fisheries.
The Environment Agency publishes its 2022/23 Annual Fisheries Report that shows how rod licence income has been spent.
UK fishing fleet to have access to 750,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities in 2024 and total value of fishing opportunities increases from £900 million in 2023
Somerset angler caught hook, line and sinker, fishing without a licence and providing false information to Environment Agency officers.
As the roll-out schedule for ordering inshore vessel monitoring system (I-VMS) devices enters its third and final phase, fishers with 6-12m vessels are reminded to take advantage of the grant funding by 30 November.
Government announces a further £3.9 million to be awarded to UK Seafood Fund projects across the UK.
The fisherman was found to be fishing without a licence and during this year's close season
Two friends from Birmingham landed more than fish on a day's trip in the close season, and without a fishing licence.
New measures will support thriving fishing industry.
Dozens of angling clubs and fishery projects boosted by cash grants.
Nearly £1 million of rod licence income has been invested to improve fisheries across England in the last year.
The projects range from practical courses in seafood preparation or manning fishing boats through to degree level qualifications.
Grants of up to £40,000 on offer through £100m UK Seafood Fund to trial greener engine technology, helping to create a safe and sustainable fishing sector whilst tackling rising fuel costs
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