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Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal: proposed fisheries management plan consultation

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Welsh Government and Marine Management Organisation
PublishedPublished:
10 February 2026
Last updated:
28 July 2026 — See all updates
This was published under the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

Applies to England and Wales

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Detail of feedback received

We received 32 responses, which we’re still analysing. We expect to publish the summary of the responses and government response by the end of 2026.

Summary

Seeking views on the proposed Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal fisheries management plan (FMP) for English and Welsh waters, and the environmental report on the FMP. 

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Consultation description

We want to know what you think about the policies and proposed management measures set out in the proposed Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal fisheries management plan (FMP) for English and Welsh waters. 

The proposed FMP has been developed by Defra and the Welsh Government in partnership with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). 

This FMP sets out plans for the long-term sustainable management of Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal stocks in English and Welsh waters. 

We are also seeking views on an environmental report, which describes the likely environmental impacts of the FMP. 

We have also published this consultation in Welsh.

Updates to this page

Published 10 February 2026
Last updated 28 July 2026 — Show all updates

  1. Added detail of feedback received. We received 32 responses, which we’re still analysing. We expect to publish the summary of the responses and government response by the end of 2026.

  2. First published.

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