Page review/updated 04/02/2025

The content of this page was updated on 4th February 2025.

Formal Public Consultation – Amendments to Commercial (Category One) Mobile Fishing Permit Conditions

D&S IFCA invited all stakeholders to respond to the formal public consultation on a proposed amendment to current commercial (Category One) Mobile Fishing Permit Byelaw Permit Conditions. The formal consultation ended at midnight 2nd February 2025. The information that was prepared for the formal public consultation can be read here. D&S IFCA would like to thank everyone that provided a written response.

What Happens Next?

The written responses are now being examined and a report is being prepared for D&S IFCA’s Byelaw and Permitting Sub-Committee (B&PSC). Consideration regarding the consultation responses and a potential amendments to Category One Mobile Fishing Permit Conditions will be agenda items at the next B&PSC meeting to be held on 27th February 2025.

The papers and reports to be presented to the B&PSC on 27th February 2025 will be posted on the Authority website soon.

If the B&PSC decide to go ahead with the changes to the Category One Mobile Fishing Permit Conditions, amendments will be made as highlighted in the formal consultation.  If there are changes agreed, the amended Category One Mobile Fishing Permit Conditions and Annexes will be reissued to permit holders free of charge before 1^st March 2025.

Keeping people informed

We regularly post information about our work on our website/Facebook.  Direct communication is often the best way to help you stay informed about our work and to highlight the opportunities for you to have your say on a range of topics or issues.  If you are not already on our mailing list, then you can get yourself added by contacting D&S IFCA.  You will then be directly notified of all relevant consultations.

COMPLETED CONSULTATIONS

More information regarding a range of completed consultations can be viewed here.