PUBLIC MEETING IN STORNOWAY TO DISCUSS COASTGUARD MODERNISATION PROPOSALS
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is holding a public meeting in Stornoway on Tuesday 1st March 2011 about the proposed Coastguard modernisation programme.
The meeting will provide an opportunity for the community around the existing Stornoway Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) to hear more about the proposals, ask questions of MCA representatives, and air their views.
The meeting, at Nicholson Institute, Springfield Road, Stornoway. HS1 2PZ, will be independently chaired and begin at 7:30pm. The meeting is expecting to draw to a close by 9:00pm.
The proposals for Coastguard modernisation, together with the consultation documents, can be found on the MCA website at www.mcga.gov.uk and www.dft.gov.uk
Notes to Editors
Media cameras and other recording equipment will not be allowed into the venue, however an MCA spokesman will be available after the meeting for interviews or comments. An MCA media officer will be on site at the venue. Please contact the press office on 02380 329401 for more information about the meeting at Stornoway.