The Cornish Fish Producers Organisation, Duchy Fish Quota Company and Cornwall Council have been involved with the design and development of a community quota trial, which is now ready to accept expression of interest applications.
The trial is a CFPO, Duchy Fish Quota Company, and Cornwall Council partnership. It has secured 240 tonnes of additional quota derived from Brexit, made up of a range of species, which are to be leased at below market rates. Recipients will be scored on social, economic, and environmental objectives.
Funds raised from leasing the quota will be reinvested against the four key pillars of the Cornish fishing strategy. The trial will better inform government’s decisions on how additional quota is allocated in the future to support a sustainable and profitable fishing industry.
EOI applications can now be submitted for the community quota trial in Cornwall More information can be had from Chris Ranford at the CFPO. Email chris@cfpo.org.uk
The applications must be made by Monday, September 2nd. Expressions of interest will be reviewed, and applicants will be notified of the next steps by September 9th, 2024.