A much-loved Croxley pub, which was forced to close its doors in February, has been offered fresh hope of being saved.
The Sportsman on Scots Hill has received the encouraging news that an “independent family-run business that operates community-focused pubs across the south east” would be interested in taking over the pub if it came to market.
As reported in CROXLEYnews March edition, residents launched the Save Our Sportsman (SOS) campaign in February following the news of its closure. The group aims to register the pub as an Asset of Community Value (ACV), which would give the community a six-month period to explore alternative ownership and management options.
Croxley Green Parish Council agreed at a formal meeting on Thursday, March 27, that the clerk will submit an ACV application for the building, in order to protect its future.
Speaking to CROXLEYnews previously, Dickinsons Ward councillor Narinder Sian said: “Pubs like The Sportsman are at the heart of communities like Croxley Green. The support shows just how important it is to fight for our local heritage.”
The Sportsman has often been the stage for traditional performances by the Croxley Mummers. Residents are hoping that if designated as an ACV, The Sportsman could be revived and retain its rightful place in the village.
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