William Eichler 12 December 2022

Dozens of pubs saved by nearly £7m boost

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More than 30 pubs, clubs, theatres and other venues at risk of closure have been placed in the hands of local people thanks to £6.67m of levelling up funding.

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has today announced allocations from the second round of the £150m Community Ownership Fund.

The funding aims to help community groups take ownership of local institutions that are under threat of closure.

Levelling up minister Dehenna Davison said: ‘We’re putting beloved pubs, clubs and heritage sites into the hands of local people to ensure these cherished institutions and the vital services they provide are guaranteed for future generations.

‘With the Government backing announced today, these places will continue to thrive, make a difference to people’s lives and be run by the local community for the local community.’

Combined with Round 1 projects, this additional funding takes the overall total to £16.74m for 70 projects, with £2.0m allocated to Scotland, £1.6m to Wales and £1.3m to Northern Ireland.

Successful projects include the Margaret Haes riding centre in Bury, which supports people with disabilities, historic pubs in Warrington and Limpley Stoke and grass-roots sports clubs in Falkirk and Devon.

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