The New Clarence, Hull: Campaigners celebrate £300,000 government grant to create Hull's first community-owned pub

A group of former regulars and pub enthusiasts set up Hull Community Pub Society Ltd, aiming to secure the freehold of The New Clarence, on Charles Street, near the New Theatre. They say they are “absolutely delighted” at receiving £299,845 from the Community Ownership Fund, which is aimed at groups trying to save assets of risk of loss. On top they’ve raised another £112,000 through a share issue.

People also volunteer, so staffing costs are lower. 'The owners previously described the pub as not viable and there is a current appeal against the refusal of planning permission for a 29-bed HMO. We believe their intention remains for it to be a full HMO. We feel we have the support of the community and that’s evidenced by the numbers buying shares and objecting to the owners’ plans.

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