UK Coastguard Stations

A consultation is being held by the UK Government on proposals that will reduce the number of Coastguard stations.

The Government say:

This consultation puts forward proposals for a modernised, fully-networked national Coastguard that can more flexibly manage the greatly varying demands of its workload. These proposals will enable Coastguard Officers to better use their skills and training with a salary that reflects this.

We also want to change and improve the leadership, management and support we give our volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers, and make better use of their local knowledge and training.

The consultation contains opportunities for comments and suggestions.

The consultation is for Coastguard staff, Coastguard volunteers, partner organisations and the wider general public with an interest in the services the Coastguard Coordination Service provides. The consultation started on 16 December 2010 and run for 14 weeks until 24 March 2011.

Comments on the proposals should be emailed to
coastguard.consultation@mcga.gov.uk

Full information on the consultation is available at:
http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga07-home/
shipsandcargoes/consultations/mcga-currentconsultations/
hm_coastguard_proposals_for_modernisation_
consultation_2010.htm

Petition Against Coastguard Station Closures
http://www.petitiononline.com/ukcghq/petition.html

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