32Communications & Stakeholder Relations
Core Policy
Ensure CHC utilises all appropriate communication channels to consult and be accountable to the stakeholders whilst also promoting the harbour and its marine services .
Statutory & Safety Communications
It is CHC ’ s policy to ensure the effective promulgation of the Commission ’ s 5 year Strategic Plan , Annual Report , and all statutory duty communications , including Local Notices to Mariners and General Directions , to harbour users and stakeholders .
Strategic Plan 2016-2021 : This has been published online for the first time to enable wider viewing by CHC ’ s stakeholders : cowesharbourcommission . co . uk / strategic _ plan
Annual Report and Public Meeting : The Commission will continue to publish its Annual Report and Accounts on the CHC website , and in addition , to hold a Public Meeting for presentation to the stakeholders : cowesharbourcommission . co . uk / annual _ report cowesharbourcommission . co . uk / financial _ accounts
The Annual Public Meeting is an opportunity for the Commission to report on its work over the past year and key objectives for 2017 , and answer questions from attendees . CHC ’ s 2017 Annual Public Meeting will be held on Thursday , 25th May at the Island Sailing Club in Cowes .
Local Notices to Mariners : CHC continues work towards increasing promulgation of Cowes Local Notices to Mariners ( LNTMs ) to help harbour users stay up-to-date with essential navigation and safety information . As reported in the ‘ Safety & Security ’ section , dissemination of LNTMs via email subscription and website views has increased substantially . In addition , CHC-branded E-newsletter and LNTM sign-up boxes will shortly be placed at all CHC sites to further encourage subscription : cowesharbourcommission . co . uk / subscribe _ to _ notices _ to _ mariners
General Directions : The Cowes Harbour General Directions are published in full on CHC ’ s website : cowesharbourcommission . co . uk / general _ directions
The General Directions are reviewed annually and any proposed changes are presented to the Harbour Advisory Committee for stakeholder consultation , according to CHC ’ s Powers of General Directions under the Harbour Revision Order of 2012 . CHC also notifies designated consultees the Chamber of Shipping and the RYA , as is required for the introduction of any new General Direction .
Stakeholder & Media Engagement
CHC issues regular communications to harbour users , stakeholders , local and national media , and efforts are ongoing to maintain and develop these communication channels .
Newsletters : CHC ’ s monthly E-newsletters are a key part of the Commission ’ s regular communications to stakeholders and all those with an interest in Cowes Harbour : cowesharbourcommission . co . uk / newsletters
In addition , customers of CHC ’ s marine businesses can also choose to receive news and notification of promotional offers from Kingston Marine Services & Boatyard , Shepards Wharf Marina ( including the Dry Sailing Centre and Sugar Store Events Centre ), and Cowes Harbour Moorings : cowesharbourcommission . co . uk / sign _ up _ to _ newsletters
Media & Public Relations : In addition to various radio , newspaper and magazine interviews , CHC has issued several press releases to local , national , and specialist media and has received a wide range of resulting coverage in print and online : cowesharbourcommission . co . uk / press _ releases
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