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

Solent Forum Business Plan 2025 to 2030

The Solent Forum is preparing its next Business Plan from 2025 to 2030 to be in place by April 2025. A consultation draft is now available to comment on. Please find details on our Business Planning page. Read More

Natural Environment Group - 20/11/24

The Solent Forum's Natural Environment Group will next meet on 20th November via MS Teams. Read More

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Latest News

First Biodiversity Net Gain and Nitrate Mitigation scheme in the New Forest

Posted 15/11/2024 15:04

Kingwell has recently signed two Section 106 legal agreements with New Forest District Council and New Forest National Park Authority to create a stacked Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Nitrate Mitigation scheme supported by Natural England.

Reforming Bathing Water Monitoring

Posted 14/11/2024 14:48

Defra invites the public, community and environmental groups, farmers, businesses and local authorities to share views on modernising bathing water regulations. Deadline is 23 December.

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