The Friends of Chapman’s Pond have made a proposal to the York Council which would see them take over the management of the amenity.
It is understood that part of the plan would involve introducing a charge to fish.
A decision on the plan is expected in September
Fishing was banned for a time at the pond last year following a health scare
[…] There were also campaigns for public access to Acomb Wood (which was in private ownership at the time), Hoggs pond and Chapmans pond. […]