Fécamp FLAG | FARNET

Official name:

GALPA Fecamp Caux Littoral

Country:

France

Code:

FR203

Programming period:

2014-2020

Area

The Fecamp FLAG is situated in the east of Normandy and comprises a coastline of 30km, cliffs typical of the Albatre region and two neighbouring valleys of Valmont and Ganzeville which stretch 20km inland. The town of Fecamp was built in conjunction with the expansion and development of the areas sea fishing, processing and shipbuilding industries. Fishing is historically part of the area’s economic development; at the turn of the 19^th century Fecamp became a major landing port for cod fisheries.

While fishing has always been maintained in the area, the quota crisis in the 1980’s caused a major downturn in the area’s fishing activities and these difficulties are still impacting the industry now. This is one of the main challenges to the FLAG, as is maintaining the area’s cultural heritage. A key challenge for the FLAG is diversifying fisheries activities into other sectors and the thus stimulating economic growth, making the area a more attractive proposition for businesses and visitors.

Type of area:

Coastal

Sea Basins:

North Sea

Protected areas:

The FLAG area is in the middle of two Natura 2000 sites, the special conservation area (SCA) of Littoral Cauchois and the special protection area (SPA) of Littoral Seino-Marin.

Population

40 000

Surface area (km²)

215

Population density

186

Total employment in fisheries

290

Fishing:

110

Aquaculture:

Processing:

175

FLAG strategy

The FLAG strategy includes the following key objectives:

Developing a network between local stakeholders so that synergies can be formed, and cooperation methods established.
Strengthening the economic value of fisheries products and services in the area and diversifying activities into other sectors.
Reaffirming the heritage value of the sea and related-activities to reinforce the attractiveness of the area: developing the scope of these actions, in particular by linking them with existing tourist offers such as seaside and green tourism.

Themes:

Objective:

Adding value, creating jobs, and promoting innovation along the fisheries chain

Priority:

% of the budget allocated:

20%

Supporting diversification

30%

Enhancing and capitalising on the environmental assets

10%

Promoting social wellbeing and cultural heritage

30%

Strengthening the role of fisheries communities in local development

10%

Funding

Total public budget allocated to the FLAG for 2014-2020:

1 425 000

EMFF:

712 500
MS co-financing:

712 500
Sources of co-funding:

National
Multi-funding:

Regional and local: €229 000
Funds:

Other(s)

Project examples

Project examples and ideas for the Fecamp FLAG include:

A project to support fishermen in the development of crustacean fishing within the area which will include a partnership with the Fecamp fish auction to directly sell the product.
To strengthen links between producers and consumers though events which promote and enhance local seafood products. This will include the creation of a ‘Local Fishing’ identification label for local restaurants and fishmongers to promote local fisheries produce and develop shorter supply chains.
A project for valuing fisheries by-products and developing a circular economy. One such example is fisheries by-products being used for agricultural purposes (organic fertiliser).

Calls for proposals

Projects are selected on an on-going basis and more information can be found on the FLAG website:

http://www.agglo-fecampcauxlittoral.fr/dossiers/dossiers.php?id_dossier=67

Website:

http://www.agglo-fecampcauxlittoral.fr

Expertise & cooperation

The FLAG is interested in cooperation at regional, national and transnational levels. Themes the FLAG would like to explore in the valorisation of local seafood products, the networking of ports sharing common products and cross-channel or transatlantic sailing events.

Budget envisaged for cooperation:

71250.00

Links with LEADER or other CLLD groups

The FLAG does not share a territory with a LEADER LAG or any other CLLD group. The FLAG is currently informally cooperating with the neighbouring Ouest Normand FLAG on potential future ways of working together on mutually beneficial projects.

Partnership

Members of the partnership:

FLAG members include the following public and private actors:

Public bodies: Local authorities, port administrations, a maritime high school and association for adult training.

Private organisations: a regional fishing committee, fishermen, a producers’ organisation representatives from the processing sector, the Fecamp fish auction, retailers, maritime heritage associations, the local French Chamber of Artisanal Crafts (FCAC) and the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), environmental protection associations and social economy and solidarity associations.

Number of individuals/organisations in partnership/general assembly:

% of fisheries actors:

30%

% of public authorities and other:

40%

% of other (non-fisheries) private / NGO sector actors:

20%

% of environmental actors:

10%

Number of individuals on main decision-making body/board:

% of public actors:

44%