Anglers go off the hook after council bans fishing spot after 26 years

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Furious anglers in a medieval market town are fighting their local council’s decision to ban fishing in a popular and historic moat. They say there was no warning or reason given for the closure, and are now demanding answers 🎣 🚫

The group of baffled fishermen and women say there was no warning or reason given for the closure

Ashford Borough Council suddenly announced that fishing at the moat would cease next month, without offering a suitable explanation to those who have spent countless happy days there. Robert Heath, a decade-long member of Stanhope Angling Club, spends a large amount of his time fishing the moat and explained that the ban would be incredibly sad for the local community.The idyllic spot has attracted anglers for more than 26 years ‘I think the communication aspect of the decision is more upsetting.‘After 24 years of being someone’s tenant, you would have thought out of respect that you deserve more than that.

 

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