LOCALS are being handed government cash to help take over pubs in danger of closing. Punters can bid for a share of a £150million rescue pot, in a scheme overseen by minister Michael Gove. They mus…
The latest round will see more than 30 pubs, clubs and theatres get £6.67million — taking the total handed out so far to £16.74million.Levelling Up Minister Dehenna Davison said: “We’re putting beloved pubs, clubs and heritage sites into the hands of local people to ensure vital services are guaranteed for generations."GREAT British boozers are the backbone of communities all over the country.
The pub is woven into the fabric of Christmas tradition. It is where we gather with loved ones and colleagues over a tipple and minced pie.Across the UK we are backing ordinary people who want to save their local from disrepair or disappearing through our £150million Community Ownership Fund. We have saved 17 pubs through the fund to date, including historic and far-flung taverns serving remote communities.
I look forward to joining Sun readers in raising a glass to all of the people that have stepped forward to rescue their local.
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