Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!

Solution for Queens Head - buy it with government dosh

Hundreds of pubs doomed to closure could be rescued under Government proposals to help to fund “community buyouts”, promote local beers and cut planning red tape.

Ministers will announce today that they will match money raised by residents to buy the freeholds of ailing pubs and provide business support to help to set up post offices, shops and restaurants in the same premises. The move follows growing concern that almost 40 pubs are closing every week.

Read the full story at The Times.......

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Permalink Reply by John McMullan on March 27, 2010 at 21:16

Do you know what the implications of that are?

It appears to mean very little. "listed status" is the official system. Note that Alexandra Palace is given as an example of a Grade II listed building. I suspect Clive has been editing Wikipedia in the wee hours.

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Permalink Reply by matt on March 27, 2010 at 21:37

Do you know what the implications of that are?

It means that John & I might turn up outside the Queens Head with table and chairs and share a pint .... because we think our local shouldn't be closed. It merits more than that surely.