Fines could be issued to those who get too close to deer at Wollaton Park, under a proposal put forward by a councillor. Fixed penalty notices (FPNs) could be handed out for park-goers who get within 'close proximity' to the animals.
Nottingham City Council is to consider the plan, which if introduced could come into force as early as the summer after numerous reports of visitors getting to close to close to deer at the 500-acre park. Councillor Zafran Khan, who represents Wollaton West for Labour on the city council, said the authority had been left with no alternative due to individuals ignoring guidance that says people should stay at least 50 metres away from deer.
"Unfortunately over the last few years the problem has been exacerbated by a few visitors that haven't been adhering to these guidelines," he told Nottinghamshire Live. "It's wholly unacceptable and obviously people aren't listening to the message we've been trying to get out to them."
