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Consultations open for final four Defra-led FMPs

Posted by: FMP policy team, Defra and FMP communications team, Posted on: 10 February 2026 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Public consultation
Fishing trawlers of the Brixham fleet in harbour

Consultations are now live. Find out what’s proposed, share your views and get involved at upcoming events

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Cornwall commercial fisheries pilot: summary report published

Posted by: Nicola Lewellen - FMP Engagement and Communications, Posted on: 24 April 2025 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Development and drafting, Implementation
An expansive room with numerous people gathered at tables, interacting and sharing ideas.

October’s pilot engagement in Cornwall brought together stakeholders in the commercial industry and officials. Read the summary report and what is coming next.

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We’re back: Updates on FMP progress, workshops and engagement

Posted by: Claire Dyer - Policy Advisor, Defra, Posted on: 17 April 2025 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs
View of the Shore and the St Marys Lighthouse in the Distance, Whitley Bay, England, UK

We’re back with an update on our work to support sustainable fisheries and develop FMPs, including consultations, trials and new research.

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