ian groves (north norfolk fisheries liaison group (flag)) - “making things happen #2"

An outline of the North Norfolk FLAG Programme

Ian Groves, North Norfolk Business Forum

What is the FLAG?

Fisheries Local Action Group

Thornham to Caister-on-Sea

£2.4m - European Fisheries Fund money

Runs from 2011 to 2014

Nearly 30 separate projects

Vision and aims

“We aim to provide a voice for the North Norfolk fishery which will influence policy at a regional and national level while demonstrating the strong

reputation of the fishery and highlighting its impressive heritage.”

...a sustainable future for the North Norfolk fishery...

Specifically...

Support existing fishery businesses

Boost new entrants

Provide new infrastructure

Ensure environment not adversely affected

Encourage and support new business opportunities

Current status

FLAG now operational

All projects will be commenced in next 12 months

Over 30 written and verbal expressions of interest

Simple application process

Match funding requirement

Thank you

www.northnorfolkflag.org.uk

enquiries@northnorfolkflag.org.uk

ian.groves@nnbf.co.uk