This consultation ended 11 August 2026.
Reviewing responses
The responses to this consultation are being reviewed. Once complete, we will publish the outcome.
Original consultation
We want your views on extending the closure of the Conwy Bay and Estuary Mussel Fishery from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.
Consultation description
We plan to extend the closure of this fishery for a further 12 months, because:
- the fishery is within the Menai Strait and Conwy Bay Special Area of Conservation, and the Aber Afon Conwy Site of Special Scientific Interest, to protect vulnerable species and habitats
- we have received scientific advice that the fishery should only be subject to very limited and restricted mussel gathering and that it should otherwise remain closed
Consultation documents
Closure of the Conwy Bay and Estuary Mussel Fishery , file type: PDF, file size: 190 KB
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