Decision details

Report on outcome of public consultation on community requests for angling and additional bridle route provision in Bateswood Local Nature Reserve

Resolved:      (a)        That the report detailing the recommendations of the Active and Cohesive Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee be received.

(b)        That Cabinet support the use of part of the main pool for fishing in principle.

(c)        That fishing be allowed in a designated area of the main pool but be managed by an experienced and responsible fishing club. 

(d)        That Cabinet decide not to support additional bridle route provision in principle on the routes which were subject to public consultation.

(e)        That the proposed Management Plan for the site be approved

(f)         That Cabinet endorses The Ethical Fishing Guidelines for angling facilities within the Council’s control which had been implemented following consultation with appropriate stakeholders.