Further to my last post, I am pleased to inform anglers that as from 16th August 2011 you will be able to purchase a permit from Blackpool Borough Council to once again take your car onto the lower walk in Blackpool within a designated area.
3 weeks ago we had a meeting with the council to discuss the proposals that they had put forward for this scheme on the lower walk. In that proposal it was stated that this would be a 12 month trial period there is no change to that.
In the proposal it was suggested that the designated area was from Gynn to the boating pool, at the meeting I suggested that this wasn’t acceptable as it was no where near enough space and didnt take in the Key fishing marks on the lower walk. I am pleased to say that this has now been amended from Gynn Sq to Red Bank Road (the Whole Stretch).
It was proposed that cars would have one point of access via Gynn Sq there is no change to that.
It was proposed that the cost of the permit would be £30 per year & £10 for a blue badge holder. I did request at the meeting that the £30 be reduced to £20 but seeing how the council have given us the whole stretch £30 is not that expensive.
It was proposed that cars had to be parked on the cliff side. I said that Anglers had always been used to parking there cars tight to the sea Wall. this has now been approved, you can now park your car tight against the sea wall.
Will Permits be required for motor bike users, I have ask this question and still waiting for a reply as soon as I have that information I will post.
In the proposal a maximum of 200 permits would be issued. I asked if this was set in stone and was informed by Peter Cross Head of transportation that they were not to a 20 or 30 either way.
How do you apply for a Permit? I said that some anglers would find it hard to get to the town hall more so for anglers from out of town through the week. So now you can apply over the phone by calling 01253 476383 (remember the permits are issued on a first come first serve basis) you can pay by credit or debit card or a direct debit can be set up.
You will then be sent a form; you will fill out the relative details and send it back to the council. They will then send you your permit and once you have received it you will be able to take your car onto the lower walk within the designated area.
Permits will come with all relevant rules and regulations.
To coincide with the lower walk permit scheme starting we are going to be publishing the lower walk magazine this will take in features, catch reports, news, pictures, rigs, special offers, and lots more interesting information it will be on sale priced £2.99 issued Quarterly and be available from the 1st September. if you would like a copy please Email me mark_silcock@live.co.uk or call me on 07528468797 otherwise you will be able to obtain your copy from the lower walk.
If you require any further details or questions please don’t hesitate to call me on the number above. There was quite a few who said we would never do this, well to those people I say this, Winners never quit and quitters never win!!!!!! Thanks again for all the support, my thanks to all who have attended the meetings over the past 2 years.
It wasnt just me We all did it.
And now it’s down to us all to show the council that just like it worked all those years ago it will work again and be better than ever in line with some of the plans for the lower walk the details I will be posting soon.
Regards,
Mark Silcock
Chair Blackpool & Fylde Sea Angling Association &
Head of the lower Walk Campaign.
3 weeks ago we had a meeting with the council to discuss the proposals that they had put forward for this scheme on the lower walk. In that proposal it was stated that this would be a 12 month trial period there is no change to that.
In the proposal it was suggested that the designated area was from Gynn to the boating pool, at the meeting I suggested that this wasn’t acceptable as it was no where near enough space and didnt take in the Key fishing marks on the lower walk. I am pleased to say that this has now been amended from Gynn Sq to Red Bank Road (the Whole Stretch).
It was proposed that cars would have one point of access via Gynn Sq there is no change to that.
It was proposed that the cost of the permit would be £30 per year & £10 for a blue badge holder. I did request at the meeting that the £30 be reduced to £20 but seeing how the council have given us the whole stretch £30 is not that expensive.
It was proposed that cars had to be parked on the cliff side. I said that Anglers had always been used to parking there cars tight to the sea Wall. this has now been approved, you can now park your car tight against the sea wall.
Will Permits be required for motor bike users, I have ask this question and still waiting for a reply as soon as I have that information I will post.
In the proposal a maximum of 200 permits would be issued. I asked if this was set in stone and was informed by Peter Cross Head of transportation that they were not to a 20 or 30 either way.
How do you apply for a Permit? I said that some anglers would find it hard to get to the town hall more so for anglers from out of town through the week. So now you can apply over the phone by calling 01253 476383 (remember the permits are issued on a first come first serve basis) you can pay by credit or debit card or a direct debit can be set up.
You will then be sent a form; you will fill out the relative details and send it back to the council. They will then send you your permit and once you have received it you will be able to take your car onto the lower walk within the designated area.
Permits will come with all relevant rules and regulations.
To coincide with the lower walk permit scheme starting we are going to be publishing the lower walk magazine this will take in features, catch reports, news, pictures, rigs, special offers, and lots more interesting information it will be on sale priced £2.99 issued Quarterly and be available from the 1st September. if you would like a copy please Email me mark_silcock@live.co.uk or call me on 07528468797 otherwise you will be able to obtain your copy from the lower walk.
If you require any further details or questions please don’t hesitate to call me on the number above. There was quite a few who said we would never do this, well to those people I say this, Winners never quit and quitters never win!!!!!! Thanks again for all the support, my thanks to all who have attended the meetings over the past 2 years.
It wasnt just me We all did it.
And now it’s down to us all to show the council that just like it worked all those years ago it will work again and be better than ever in line with some of the plans for the lower walk the details I will be posting soon.
Regards,
Mark Silcock
Chair Blackpool & Fylde Sea Angling Association &
Head of the lower Walk Campaign.
