Inspection of Salmon Fishings - River Clyde
Renfrewshire Council · 11 June 2026
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PUBLIC _________________________________________________________________ To: Finance, Resources and Customer Services Policy Board On: 11 June 2026 __________________________________________________________________ Report by: Director of Finance and Resources __________________________________________________________________ Heading: Inspection of Salmon Fishings – River Clyde __________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1 This report seeks authority for the Provost to take action designed to maintain the Council’s Salmon Fishing Rights on the River Clyde. 1.2 This is a process which the Council seeks to undertake every 3 years. It is proposed that the inspection trip be undertaken prior to 31 August 2026. 2. Recommendations 2.1 That the Board agree the actions outlined in this paper in relation to the confirmation of fishing rights on the River Clyde. 2.2 That the costs involved in the Salmon Fishings, estimated at £5,500, be met from the Renfrew Common Good Fund. 3. Background 3.1 The right of salmon fishing in the River Clyde was conferred on Renfrew Town Council, and its successor authorities, by Queen Anne by Royal Charter dated 20th October 1703. Since 1781, a practice has been established of fishing the river every three years in order to maintain the right which might otherwise be lost by prescription. The right is maintained by a net being put out and hauled in, with the Provost being seen to take hold of the net. 3.2 As the last inspection took place in August 2023, the Council, to safeguard its rights and to continue with this tradition, should arrange to inspect the fishings before 31 August, 2026.
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PUBLIC 3.3 A flotilla of small vessels will depart from the pontoon at Braehead Pier and proceed out onto the open waters towards the Erskine Bridge where the Provost will cast the net. The vessel will then proceed back to Braehead where the Council party and various guests including Councillors, MP’s, MSP’s, the Lord Lieutenant, business representatives and the local Renfrew community will attend a screening of a specially commissioned Salmon Fishing Film together with afternoon tea in Renfrew Town Hall. 3.4 Historically the costs involved in the Salmon Fishings have been met from the Renfrew Common Good Fund. ________________________________________________________________ Implications of the Report 1. Financial – as outlined in paragraph 2.2. 2. HR & Organisational Development – None. 3. Community/Council Planning – None 4. Legal – as described in the report – the Council is required to undertake this action in order to maintain its rights under a Royal Charter of 1703 5. Property/Assets - None. 6. Information Technology – None. 7. Equality & Human Rights (a) The Recommendations contained within this report have been assessed in relation to their impact on equalities and human rights. No negative impacts on equality groups or potential for infringement of individuals’ human rights have been identified arising from the recommendations contained in the report. If required following implementation, the actual impact of the recommendations and the mitigating actions will be reviewed and monitored, and the results of the assessment will be published on the Council’s website. 8. Health & Safety – The suppliers providing the boats have had their Health & Safety credentials evaluated by the Council’s Corporate Health & Safety team and met the requirements regarding Health & Safety 9. Procurement – None. 10. Risk – The suppliers providing the boats have had their insurance assessed and evaluated by the Council’s Risk team to confirm they meet the Council’s minimum requirements regarding insurance risk 11. Privacy Impact - None. 12. Climate Risk – None.
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PUBLIC 13. Children’s Rights – Not applicable. 14. Cosla Policy Position – Not applicable. __________________________________________________________________ List of Background Papers (a) None Author: Donna Gallagher – Member Services Officer. Tel: 0141 487 1115 E-mail donna.gallagher-pt@renfrewshire.gov.uk