Purpose

To
consider of the results of the recent consultation on the subject
of fishing on Stanley Park Lake and to identify and set out for
agreement a proposed way forward in terms of the future use of the
lake for fishing.
 

Decision

The Deputy Leader of the
Council agreed the recommendations as outlined above
namely:
 

To
agree to allow fishing on Stanley Park Lake, within a designated
area, as highlighted on the map at Appendix
‘A’.

 

To
agree to the Parks Service working in conjunction with the Friends
of Stanley Park, the Angling Trust and interested individuals to
establish a Stanley Park Fishing Club, who ultimately manage the
fishing activity.

 

To
agree to amend the Parks and Green Spaces Public Space Protection
Order (PSPO) to encompass the designated fishing area and the area
where fishing is prohibited, see Appendix B.

 

To
agree that the Public Protection Service oversee the designated
fishing area, whilst a fishing club is being established and
enforce the area where fishing is prohibited under the
PSPO.