Draft MMO Compliance and Enforcement Strategy

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is adding to the guidance they already provide with the publication of their new Compliance and Enforcement Strategy which sets out the general regulatory principles the MMO will follow and the powers available to them. The document also summarises how the MMO conduct investigations and the circumstances and processes for criminal prosecutions. Comments are invited regarding the clarity and accessibility of this document. More information can be found at 

Closing date: 18 July 2011

EC Consultation on Fishing Opportunities

The purpose of this consultation is to allow all European Citizens to express an opinion on the way in which levels of fishing effort and fishing quotas are set in relation to scientific advice about sustainable fishing. 

Closing date: 20 July 2011

Climate SouthWest survey to find out how extreme weather has impacted upon business across the region

Climate SouthWest are running an online survey to find out how extreme weather has impacted upon business across the region, and how resilient they are to future events.  The results will help inform future programmes of advice and support on the theme of business resilience.  The aggregated results will also be shared with partners (which include business support organisations, the Environment Agency, Water companies and local authorities) and help influence wider preparations and responses to extreme weather across the South West.  Complete the survey at

Closing date: 22 July 2011

Weymouth Town Centre Flood Defence Contributions Policy consultation

The Flood Defence Contributions Policy is a planning document which will assist Weymouth and Portland Borough Council in collecting financial contributions from new development towards large scale flood defence schemes in Weymouth Town Centre. On the 7 June 2011, Weymouth and Portland Borough Council's Management Committee approved the flood contributions policy document for consultation. More information can be found at: 

Closing date: 29 July 2011

Renewable Energy Strategy Consultation 2011

The Bournemouth, Dorset, and Poole renewable energy strategy is being refreshed and the draft strategy is now out for consultation. The draft strategy has been developed following a detailed analysis of the potential for renewable energy in the area, identification of key issues to be considered, a public opinion survey and a consultation event held in March 2011. More information can be found at:

Closing date: 30 September 2011