ian groves (north norfolk fisheries liaison group (flag)) - “making things happen #2"
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SAGB CONFERENCE May 2012TRANSCRIPT
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