Angling licence fee freeze 'ensuring value'

Thursday, 14 February 2019 06:13

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

The price freeze on reservoir angling licences ensures the value for money for people who take part.

That's according to Environment, Food & Agriculture Minister, Geoffrey Boot, as the reservoir angling season dates were announced - it will commence on March 10.

Meanwhile, rates to fish have remained the same at £208 for adults and £78.80 for those aged 14-18, and remains free for under-14's.

The licences go on sale on Monday, February 18, and are available on the government website, welcome centre at the sea terminal and DEFA offices in St Johns.

More from Isle of Man News

Man denies stealing equipment from boat

A man has appeared in court by live link from his bed to deny charges of theft and a public order offence.
Hospitality tax cuts not feasible, says chief minister

Chief Minister Alf Cannan says tax cuts requested by the hospitality industry have to take into account the costs of government services.
Flour mill wants to replace rotting windows

Laxey's historic flour mill has applied to replace windows and doors.
Restaurant worker awarded £1,800 by tribunal

A hospitality worker has won an employment tribunal against a restaurant that's gone into liquidation.
Police dog dies

A well-known police dog has died.
Man admits having knife at Sea Terminal

A traveller was found carrying a credit card knife while trying to board a ferry to the UK, a court's heard.
Animal care guides to be considered by Tynwald

New codes of practice for looking after pets look set to be passed by Tynwald next month.
Register for your say in area plan inquiry

If you want your say on the Island's Area Plan for the North and West, you have just over two weeks to register for a public inquiry.