The Solent Forum

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The Solent Forum is an independent coastal partnership, established in 1992 to develop a greater understanding among the many local and harbour authorities, user groups, marine businesses and agencies involved in planning and management of the Solent. It assists and advises them in carrying out their functions. The Forum now has over 50 members organisations representing a wide range of sectors. Download the Solent Forum brochure.

Events & Notifications

Natural Environment Group - 19/11/25

The Solent Forum's Natural Environment Group will next meet on 19th November 2025 via MS Teams. Read More

Solent Forum - 11/03/2026

The Spring 2026 meeting of the Solent Forum will take place on 11 March 2026 at the D Day museum in Portsmouth. It will commence at 10am.
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Solent Forum Oct 2025 - Presentations now available

Posted 16/10/2025 11:25

The Forum met on 15 October at UKSA in Cowes. The presentations of the meeting are now available to view.

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SEMS Management Report Published

Posted 17/09/2025 12:56

The Solent Forum has published the Solent Marine Sites Annual Report, 2025. This looks at and evaluates non-licensable activities across the Solent and their impact on designated sites.

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