There are reports of 'wildlife being entangled and harmed'
A six-month fishing ban has been announced at a popular park lake following 'growing concerns' from staff and wildlife charities.
Council bosses said the ban will allow allow time for a comprehensive review of fishing on the lake to take place. In a statement issued today , a spokesperson said: "Fishing is currently permitted in certain areas of Stanley Park lake, these areas are identified by pegs."Over the years, the management arrangements for fishing permits have changed and at the moment it is not managed effectively.
Justin Greenhalgh, of Brambles Wildlife Rescue, said: "Over the last two years, we have responded to rescue more waterfowl fishing injury casualties, which are currently up to several a week at Stanley Park. We have recently been in consultation with Blackpool Council.
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