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Consultations on Defra's final four FMPs close on 5 May

Posted by: FMP communications team, Posted on: 23 April 2026 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Public consultation
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Our consultation events are over but there’s still time to have your say on the draft proposals. Help to make the plans work for fisheries now and in the future.

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April consultation events to give feedback on draft plans

Posted by: FMP communications team, Posted on: 7 April 2026 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Public consultation
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Share your views on the draft fisheries management plans. Join an event, watch a webinar, and respond online before 5 May.

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FMP consultation webinar recordings to help you have your say

Posted by: FMP communications team, Posted on: 11 March 2026 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Public consultation

Our new videos explain the draft FMPs in a clear, simple way. Watch before joining an in-person event or sending in your consultation response.

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Defra FMP consultations open

Have your say on four draft plans until 11:59pm on 5 May 2026
(Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal and pelagic FMPs, seabream FMP and wrasses FMP)

Scotland-led FMP consultation open

Have your say on two draft nephrops plans until 11:55pm on 17 June 2026

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