The Marine Planning Team at the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) would like to invite you to attend one of their marine plan implementation training sessions.
These sessions have been designed to provide marine planning training and guidance to support applicants, decision-makers and other stakeholders to effectively implement the marine plans across all areas and sectors in England.
Under Section 58 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, it is a legal requirement for all public authorities to fully consider marine plans in all decisions that affect the UK marine area.
Sessions will cover a range of topics to support your use of marine plans across all sectors, including;
- Overview of marine planning, statutory requirements of marine plans and the tools and guidance available to support plan use.
- Marine Plan Policy Assessment and considerations required for successful applications and decision-making.
- Marine and land-use planning integration and best practice.
Sessions will take place across England and online:
| Session topic | Location | Date | Sign-up link |
|---|---|---|---|
| An introduction to Marine Planning Guidance and Tools | Copthorne Hotel, Armada Way, Plymouth, PL1 1AR | 21/11/2024 | Eventbrite |
| Marine Plan Policy Assessment | Online | Various | Eventbrite |
| Marine and Land-use planning | Online | Various | Eventbrite |
| An introduction to Marine Planning Guidance and Tools | Online | Various | Eventbrite |
These sessions will offer a great opportunity for stakeholders to learn more about the marine planning process and the statutory requirements for the use of Marine Plans.
If you are unsure which session is most suitable for you or cannot use Eventbrite, feel free to email planning@marinemanagement.org.uk and one of their trusted colleagues will be there to assist you.