As I said on the other thread I am still not 100% sure on this, I am still waiting for confirmation.
m ruff, did you take a photo of the nets tied to the pier? If not he could just say they were not tied to the pier. Are you sure they were definately tied to the pier and not just very close? Others have told me they have just been close. As also said on the other thread, if they are tied to the pier then phone Defra north on 01670 731399. They will sort it out after that.
Jim.