It is planned for fishing to stop at the Moat. The water depth has decreased due to silt build up. Since Ashford Borough Council (ABC) took control of the asset, once the estate was complete, there has not been money set aside for dredging which is typically required broadly every 20 years.

Fishing provides a local activity that appeals across generations. While younger children are well catered to with playgrounds the planning of estates tends to be lacking in activities for older children and young adults in our community.

The fishing club and the Parish Council have previously made offers to contribute towards the cost the desilting. The discussions have appeared to be on the basis that ABC has no funds at all to contribute and therefore it is unsurprising that discussions have been unsuccessful.

It cannot be right that when developments are planned features such as fishing at the Moat are required by planners to create community for new residents, only for them then to be lost over time as the estates age and the Borough's focus moves elsewhere.

We ask that the Borough Council saves fishing at the Moat