5 - Inspection of Salmon Fishings - River Clyde
Renfrewshire Council · 8 June 2023
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___________________________________________________________________ To: Finance, Resources & Customer Services Policy Board On: 8 June 2023 ___________________________________________________________________ Report by: Director of Finance & 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 the 31 August 2023. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. Recommendations 2.1 That the Finance, Resources & Customer Services Policy 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 £4,000 be met from the Renfrew Common Good Fund. ‘_______________________________________________________
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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 Ann 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 nets being put out and hauled in, with the Provost being seen to take hold of the nets. 3.2 As the last inspection took place in August 2020, the Council, to safeguard its rights and to continue with this tradition, should arrange to inspect the fishings before 31st August, 2023. 3.3 A vessel will depart from the Renfrew ferry pontoon and proceed into the River Clyde where the nets will be cast by the Provost. The vessel will then proceed back to the Renfrew ferry Pontoon where the Provost and various guests including Councillors, MP’s, MSP’s, business representatives and the local Renfrew community, have been invited to attend an afternoon tea, along with a premier of the commissioned filming of the 2020 castings with an informative talk on the health of the Clyde by Dr Willie Yeomans. 3.5 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 2.1. 2. HR & Organisational Development - None 3. Community Planning – none 4. Legal – as described in the report 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 - none
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9. Procurement - none 10. Risk – none 11. Privacy Impact – none 12. Climate Risk - none. 13 Cosla Policy Position – not applicable _________________________________________________________ List of Background Papers (a) Background Paper - None _________________________________________________________ Author: Donna Gallagher – Member Services Officer. Tel: 0141 487 1115 E-mail donna.gallagher-pt@renfrewshire.gov.uk