New Conservation Zone

Natura 2000 – new Marine Conservation Areas:  commencement of formal consultation

Natural England, the Joint Nature Conservation Committee and the Countryside Council for Wales are undertaking a formal consultation on 10 possible marine Special Areas of Conservation and 2 potential Special Protection Areas in English, Welsh and offshore waters around the UK.
The closing date of the formal consultation is 26th February 2010.

More info at: http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2009/271109.aspx

You can download documents about the Poole Bay to Lyme Bay zone at:

http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/marine/sacconsultation/default.aspx

Coastal Protection Zone

Alan Lander has arranged a meeting at which Natural England will explain the coastal protection zone which is to be introduced from Poole Harbour round to Weymouth (I believe). The meeting will be on Tuesday 10th November at 7 p.m. in the Council chamber at the Town Hall.

(I'm afraid I can't add much about this, but I believe there is some concern that proposals will impact on fishing and other activity. No doubt we will find out more at the meeting.)

Mike Hadley

Prepare for the Olympics!

There will be a meeting at the Town Hall, Swanage, on Friday 6th March, from 3 - 4.30, to discuss how we can plan and prepare and make the most of the Sailing Olympics at Weymouth in 2012. Gary Fooks, Olympic Legacy Manager, will be present to discuss how this once in a lifetime opportunity could provide benefits before the Olympics, during the events and a lasting legacy beyond.Anyone in business or interested in entrepreneurial opportunities should try to be there.