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On Monday 13th November, Janet, Dave (Chairman) and Bryan (Treasurer) attended a seminar in Leeds, hosted by the Plunkett Foundation. Attendees from a number of Community Shops and Pubs from a wide area discussed their own particular situations and received information and support from specialist advisors. One fantastic success story came from the team from the White Horse in Church Fenton who, supported by their parish council, have benefited from a Public Works Loan in excess of £350,000.oo (!!)  to enable the purchase and refurbishment of their pub. Check it out – www.churchfentoncommunityhub.com

A meeting between HJCP and officers of the HBC to discuss the decision not to reinstate the ACV on the ‘eastern-annexe’ of the Henry Jenkins Inn, has been arranged at the Council Offices in Harrogate for 11.00 am on 4th December 2019.

On 30th August HBC informed the HJCP that their application to have the ACV reinstated on the ‘eastern-annexe’ of the Henry Jenkins had been unsuccessful. The letter stated that we have provided insufficient evidence to prove that:

a) That primary use of the building in the recent past furthers the social well-being or social interests of the local community

b) That it is realistic to think that now or in the next five years there could continue to be primary use of the building to further the social well-being or social interests of the local community.

There can be no appeal against this decision but, with new evidence and submissions, a re-application can be made. The Management Committee is considering the options.

Following the vote by members of the Henry Jenkins Community Pub Ltd to campaign for the whole of thel Henry Jenkins Pub, the updated Business Plan and Community Share offer are now available online.

You can view them on our KEY DOCUMENTS page.