Welcome to the Severn Estuary Partnership (SEP) Web pages
Set up in 1995, the Severn Estuary Partnership is an independent, estuary-wide initiative led by local authorities and statutory agencies. We work with all those involved in the management of the estuary, from planners to port authorities, fishermen to farmers and many more.
The Severn Estuary Strategy was launched in 2001 after several years of work developing consensus and agreement. It now provides a strategic management framework.
The Partnership brings people together to resolve problems
and realise opportunities.
We currently:
- Provide mechanisms to improve communication
- Encourage a partnership approach
- Are a focal point for research
- Highlight examples of good practice
- Source funding for new projects
Estuary Group Roles
The Partnership provides secretariat services for a number of groups:
Joint Estuary Groups Initative
There are a number of groups with an estuary-wide remit on the Severn Estuary. Together they have formed the Joint Estuary Groups initiative through a Memorandum of Understanding (2001). The different groups on the estuary and their various websites are easily viewed from the Severn Estuary Gateway.
Joint Advisory Committee (JAC)
The role of the JAC is to bring together indviduals representing Local Authorities, Statutory Agencies and other interested organisations to discuss and advise upon estuary-wide management matters and policy.
Severn Estuary Partnership Management Group
The role of the management group is to guide and oversee the work of the Severn Estuary Partnership.
Severn Estuary Partnership Region
The area covered by the Severn Estuary Partnership is shown on the map below: The area runs from just above Gloucester to Hurlstone point near Minehead on the English coast and Nash Point (West of Barry) on the Welsh coast.
Benefits
The Severn Estuary Partnership provides:
- A flexible and supportive service to all those involved in management or with an interest in the Estuary
- A strategic estuary–wide view on issues, policies and proposals for action on the Severn through the Strategy for the Severn Estuary
- A mechanism for monitoring and reviewing progress made on actions suggested within the Strategy
- Highlight examples of good practice
- Source funding for new projects
The Partnership provides an interface between organisations and the public, disseminates information and promotes stakeholder involvement through:
- The Severn Tidings Newsletter
- The SEP and Severn Estuary Gateway Websites
- A database of estuary-wide organisations and contacts
- A web-based ‘Who Does What’ guide
Why should you be involved?
It is vital that your interests in the Severn Estuary are represented to ensure the Partnership is truly representative. Contact us
