Operator vows to ‘fight’ after council rejects brewery taproom plans
A Dorset brewery has vowed to continue to “fight” for its business after the council rejected a planning application for a taproom.
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OPINION: Pubs must be at heart of tourism growth, not hit with new taxes
Visitor levies and rising costs risk undermining one of Britain’s strongest tourism assets at a time when pubs should be recognised as central to growth, jobs and the wider visitor economy.
Lane7 acquires Par 59
Lane7 Group has acquired fellow competitive socialising business Par 59 as it looks to grow its presence across the UK.
Community-owned pubs achieving strong survival rates
Community-owned pubs are delivering significantly stronger long-term survival rates than many traditionally operated rural sites, according to national charity Plunkett UK.