A Derbyshire council has decided to reconsider whether to reinstate a fishing club’s licence and its terminated tenancy to allow anglers back on a popular pond after campaigners claimed they had not been fully consulted during the original process. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Derbyshire Times, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Both Cllrs Hancock and Shipman also pointed out the positive benefits of fishing for anglers’ well-being and for the environment. Angler James Duffy has also organised an online petition calling for the reinstatement of fishing rights at the Wingerworth Lido which has so far attracted over 5,000 signatures. Advertisement Hide AdAdvertisement Hide AdClay Cross Angling Association Chairperson Mr Parkin said: “I feel a bit more positive because we have taken a couple of steps forward and hopefully it will be overturned and we can get the fishing back.”