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FMP events

This page lists upcoming FMP events.  

Events are listed starting with the most recent and upcoming events and include:

  • the date and time 📅
  • location 📍or online 💻
  • who is hosting the event 🗣️
  • a short description of what to expect

Click links for more details - they may take you to a booking page, blog post or recording.

Coming up

Defra consultation events

At the start of the consultation period, we’re hosting online events to walk you through each plan. These sessions are designed to give you a clear overview so you can review the proposals and prepare your response.

📅 Wednesday 25 February, 3:15pm to 4:15pm 💻Online 🗣️ Defra

Consultation event: Join this information session to explain the proposals in the wrasses FMP and Seabream FMP consultations. The team will answer questions.

Register a place here.

📅 Monday 2 March, 1:15pm to 2:15pm 💻Online 🗣️ Defra

Consultation event: Join this information session to explain the proposals in the Celtic Sea and Western Channel pelagic FMP consultation. The team will answer questions.

Register a place here.

📅 Tuesday 3 March, 1:15pm to 2:15pm 💻Online 🗣️ Defra

Consultation event: Join this information session to explain the proposals in the Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal FMP consultation. The team will answer questions.

Register a place here.

We’ll also be holding in‑person sessions in the South and South West. We’ll share dates and locations on this page. These events will give you the chance to discuss the proposals directly with the team and offer your feedback face‑to‑face.

Please see our consultation events FAQ's here.

Scottish Government consultation events

📅 Thursday 26 February, 10:00am to 11:30am 💻 Online 🗣️ Scottish Government's Marine Directorate

This online session offers environmental stakeholders the opportunity to share feedback on the 11 demersal fisheries management plans (FMPs) currently out for consultation. This session is specifically for environmental stakeholders contributing to the Scottish Government-led consultation.

Please register here.

📅 Wednesday 4 March, 10:00am to 11:30am 💻 Online 🗣️ Scottish Government's Marine Directorate

This online session offers industry the opportunity to share feedback on the 11 demersal fisheries management plans (FMPs) currently out for consultation. This session is specifically for environmental stakeholders contributing to the Scottish Government-led consultation.

Please register here.

Past events

Once events have taken place, they will be moved here for reference.

Events in previous years can be found at FMP events 2024 [ARCHIVE] and FMP events 2025 [ARCHIVE].