Consultation is an important component of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process and has been undertaken at all stages of this process to proactively engage and collaborate with key stakeholders. The Environmental Statement was published in November 2009 and was issued to a wide range of stakeholders. Meetings will be held with a number of key stakeholders and interested bodies as part of the EIA process beginning Spring 2010.

List of stakeholders

• East Riding of Yorkshire Council
• English Heritage
• Natural England
• RSPB
• Environment Agency
• CEFAS
• Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Trinity House
• Bridlington and Flamborough Fisherman's Society
• Bridlington Habour Comissioners
• Chamber of Shipping
• Civil Aviation Authority
• Ministry of Defence
• National Air Traffic Services
• National Federation of Fisherman's Organisation
• North Eastern Sea Fisheries Committee
• Royal Yachting Association
• OFCOM
• Anglian Water Services
• CSS Spectrum Management Services
• The Joint Radio Company