HRA update Pilling Cockle Fishery

At the TSB meeting on 11th February, members voted to change Pilling cockle fishery open times subject to a HRA to two tides a day, seven days a week. NWIFCA subsequently undertook a HRA to assess the impact of this change.

On 20th March, NWIFCA received a response from Natural England regarding the HRA.

The Pilling fishery will be open two tides a day, seven days a week from the 1st April 2025. Flexible Permit Conditions to follow next week.