Proposed new purpose built fish market project approved - but now a new delay

The continuing saga of Newlyn's much needed new fish market takes another turn. Despite the business case for the new market development having met with approval from the MFA (Marine & Fisheries Agency) they have postponed their decision pending a review of situation regarding the harbour's governance. With what appears to be a major source of concern, the MFA points out that, despite the considerable investment planned by the harbour, the Newlyn Harbour commissioners have not held a meeting since April of this year. A more detailed account can be found in an article from the local press here.

To add to the mix, a new Harbour Revision Order, currently awaiting sanction and implementation will see a larger board of governors drawn from local business, commercial and community interests.

Campaigning Consol Oils' captain, Kevin Bennets covers many aspects of the current debate in his forthright blog posting recently - his observation that the port of Dingle in Eire has stolen a march on Newlyn by providing a service point for the Spanish Grand Sole fleet is evidence of the substantial economic gains that a forward looking Newlyn could potentially participate in and benefit from.