Data Protection Scheme & Freedom of Information

Data Protection

The Committee is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Freedom of Information

This Committee has adopted the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Model Publication Scheme

Link to Model Publication Scheme

DEFINITION DOCUMENT FOR LOCAL FISHERIES COMMITTEES

1. WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

INTRODUCTION

This section contains current information only.

Northumerland Sea Fisheries Committee (NSFC) is a statutory body with responsibilities for the management and conservation of marine resources within a predefined Distrct stretching from the Scottish Border in the North to the south pier of the River Tyne in the South, and out to the six mile limit.

The Committee’s overall aim is the sustainable management of the marine environment through the regulation, development and protection of fisheries resources.  In the achievement of this aim the Committee strives to conduct its business in an open, honest and transparent manner.

Information on our website is available free of charge. We normally charge 10 pence per sheet for photocopies of hard copy information. Please contact us for the number of sheets in each document you would like and the total costs, or to enquire it is possible for you to inspect the document free of charge.

WE ARE LOCATED AT

Unit 60B South Nelson Industrial Estate
South Nelson Road
Cramlington
Northumberland NE23 1WF  Link to map

Tel. 01670 731 399
Fax 01670 731 639

Email nsfc@nsfc.org.uk

CONSTITUTION

Link to Constitution here

OR – Hard copy available on request at 10p per sheet.

STRUCTURE

MEMBERSHIP LIST (SHORT VERSION)

The Committee membership represents various bodies as follows:

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Councillor G.R. Arckless
Councillor T. Brechany
Councillor M.I. Douglas
Councillor Mrs. J.B. Fearon
Councillor D. Ledger
Councillor A.H. Murray
Councillor J.A. Thompson
Councillor R.J.D. Watkin

NORTH TYNESIDE MUNICIPAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

Councillor I. Macaulay

DEFRA MEMBERS (REPRESENTING FISHING INDUSTRY, ANGLERS AND PORT PRODUCER ORGANISATION)

Mr. T. Anderson
Mr. K.A. Henderson
Mr. D. Herriott
Mr. D. Morton           
Dr. N.V.C. Polunin           
Mr. H.A. Rowe           
Mr. J. Thomson           
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE

Dr. J. Hogger

2. WHAT WE SPEND AND HOW WE SPEND IT

Annual Accounts, Audit Returns and annual financial estimates – hard copy of each document available on request at at 10p per sheet.

3. WHAT OUR PRIORITIES ARE AND HOW WE ARE DOING

Summary document available in hard copy on request at 10p per sheet.

2007 LOBSTER V-NOTCHING REPORT
Hard copy available on request at 10p per sheet.

2007 REPORT ON MUSSEL BEDS AT HOLY ISLAND
Hard copy available on request at 10p per sheet.

4. HOW WE MAKE DECISIONS

Minutes of committee meetings available in hard copies on request at 10p per sheet.

5. OUR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Standing Orders – hard copy available on request at 10p per sheet.

Health and Safety Policy – hard copy available on request at 10p per sheet.

Staff Vacancies – details of any current vacancies can be obtained on request by telephoning the Committee Administrator.

Data Protection Scheme - – hard copy available on request at 10p per sheet.

6. LISTS AND REGISTERS

Full list of members – hard copy available on request at 10p per sheet.

Asset List available on request at 10p per sheet.

Freedom of Information Disclosure Log details available on request at 10p per sheet.

7. SERVICES WE OFFER

Link to Byelaws, Minimum Landing Sizes

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