Today we attended the More Than A Pub National Conference, an event which brought together over a hundred campaigners, community pub committee members, professionals in community support and other interested delegates to discuss community pubs. We heard from people involved in pub campaigns from across England, including The Bevy in Brighton, The New Inn in Warwickshire, The Centurion in Cheshire, The George and Dragon in North Yorkshire and The Dog Inn in Lancashire. It was inspiring to hear their stories…

Changes to planning law that will help to protect pubs! At Protect Pubs we are delighted to pass on the news that from 23rd May 2017, it will no longer be possible to demolish or change the use of a pub without planning consent. We campaigned vigorously for a considerable time together with the British Pub Confederation, to call on the Government to change planning law. Until now, pubs did not have a fair and level playing field within the…

http://protectpubs.org.uk/pubs-code-regulations-2016

Historic pub bought by villagers prepares for grand opening IT’S all hands to the pump as volunteers work tirelessly to get their much-loved pub back to its best ready for its grand opening in June. The Drovers Inn in Gussage All Saints was finally saved from development last month after a 15 month battle by residents who were furious when the pub shut without warning in November 2014.

Pubs Code and adjudicator: fees, enforcement and other parts of the code – GOV.UK We’re seeking your views on provisions on repairs and maintenance, the information provided to tenants and extended code protections.

Pub verdict signals a rethink on asset rules in Sheffield Real ale campaigners have chalked up a victory in their efforts to prevent more Sheffield pubs from closing. Members of the Campaign for Real Ale have successfully applied to have the Three Tuns, on Silver Street Head in the city centre, listed as an ‘asset of community value’ by Sheffield Council.

Galleywood villagers oppose developer’s bid to build Co-op store on The Eagle pub’s beer garden A CAMPAIGN group’s bid to convert a village pub into a ‘community asset’ was rejected after a member’s nickname was written on official documents. Community group Eagle to Phoenix’s attempt to prevent the car park and beer garden of Galleywood pub The Eagle, on Stock Road, from becoming a Co-op was rejected on Monday by Chelmsford City Council.

Watch this great video on ACVs from South Cambs District Council! Inquisitive Penguin explains Assets of Community Value Our friendly penguin guides you through all you need to know about buildings and land that can be nominated as an Asset of Community Value

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