Urgent Update on Leasowe Cockle Fishery

Due to a recent pollution incident in mouth of the River Mersey, Leasowe cockle fishery will not be opening on 30th September 2024. Following consultations between the Food Standards Agency and Mersey Port Health Authority, it has been determined that the opening of the fishery will be deferred to a later date.

Investigations and remediation of the spill are currently ongoing, led by the Environment Agency.

Chemical contamination sampling of Leasowe cockle bed will be conducted by Mersey Port Health Authority and the Foods Standards Agency will be conducting a risk assessment.

The opening of the fishery currently remains subject to the assessment of the risks and when the conditions allow for it.