Action Plan to help struggling pubs in Hemsworth championed by local MP Jon Trickett
A 12 point action plan has been announced by the Government that will help those pubs that have been struggling through the downturn.
The new help will include funding for business support to make pubs more successful and help communities buy into pubs. Support for struggling membership clubs will be introduced alongside the slashing of “beer ties”, and the conclusion of a consultation to cut the requirement of music licences in certain venues.
New powers will also be in place for councils to intervene before a pub is demolished to allow communities to have their say on land use. Planning laws will also allow pubs to branch out into new commercial ventures, such as restaurants, gift shops and books shops, without the additional expense and time of seeking council approval.
Jon Trickett said:
“This is fantastic news for Hemsworth and
I’ve received a lot of correspondence from people who are concerned about the future of pubs during the recession as they really are at the heart of many of our local communities. This package of tough, practical measures from our Labour government aims to put some real support behind our community pubs, giving publicans more support to diversify and their punters more choice.