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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

Chief Executive
Administrator
Chief Fishery Officer (Operations)
Deputy Chief Fishery Officer (Operations)
Deputy Chief Fishery Officer (Environmental)
Fishery Officer/Engineer
Environmental Fishery Officer
Fishery Officer Darren Graham
Fishery Officer (part-time)
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Michael H. Hardy LL.B
Pearl Richards
Alastair B. Browne
Mark Southerton
Jonathan Green
Justin Cooke
Jodie Royle
Darren Graham
Eric Balsdon
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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
Councillor J.G. Watson
NORTH TYNESIDE MUNICIPAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Mr I. Macaulay
DEFRA MEMBERS (REPRESENTING FISHING INDUSTRY, ANGLERS AND PORT PRODUCER ORGANISATION)
| Mr. K.A. Henderson |
Fisherman from Amble |
| Mr. D. Herriott Chief Executive |
, Anglo-Scottish Fish Producers Organisation |
| Mr. D. Morton |
Sea Angler |
| Dr. N.V.C. Polunin Professor of Marine Environmental Sciences, |
Newcastle University |
| Mr. J. Thomson |
Ex fisherman from Boulmer |
| Mr. J. Stephenson |
Fisherman from Seahouses |
| Mr. L. Weller |
Sea Angler |
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.
2009 LOBSTER V-NOTCHING REPORT
Available soon on line.
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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