Case study
£175,000 allocated to Wye Valley pub
Residents have now brought The Rising Sun pub into local ownership with £175,000 from the Community Ownership Fund.
The Rising Sun pub passed through different owners, before closing in 2011 and leaving the whole village without a pub.
Renovation works are underway
Work is already underway with:
- the external façade getting a much-needed makeover
- a new outdoor porch
Volunteers are also helping to decorate and clean-up to ensure that it opens as soon as possible.
Pub to become a central hub
The community wants to make The Rising Sun a central village hub providing:
- space for local groups to meet
- entertainment
- events
Accessibility upgrades
The planned renovation works include accessibility improvements. These upgrades will make the pub more welcoming for:
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older members of the community
- families with young children
- people with disabilities
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Published 17 January 2023