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Alex Ballinger expressed his support for the Bill and inquired about the timeline for the reconstruction of the Crooked House. He also asked how the public would be informed about potential sales and changes listed in the Bill, particularly regarding those who are not online.
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Anna Dixon questioned whether local planning authorities already have powers to create local lists for heritage pubs, suggesting that these provisions may already exist under current rules. She mentioned her efforts to save the Old Glen House using these existing provisions.
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Alex Ballinger reiterated his support and asked how the public would be informed about potential sales, particularly for those who do not use the internet.
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Joe Powell acknowledged the hon. Member's campaign on the Crooked House and inquired about the interaction between the Bill and the asset of community value option. He mentioned a campaign group in his constituency that had made a pub an asset of community value, buying it some time but still requiring significant fundraising efforts.
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Alex Ballinger inquired whether the Bill had considered the issue of upwards-only rent reviews, which can put financial pressure on pub managers and operators.
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Meg Hillier suggests that the Bill should not be limited to the building itself but should also capture the cultural heritage value of events and activities that take place within heritage pubs. She mentions the Cavern Club in Liverpool as an example of a venue that deserves heritage status for its cultural significance.
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Anna Dixon agrees with Meg Hillier and mentions the Woolpack in Esholt, a pub with significant cultural heritage value due to its role in the filming of 'Emmerdale'. She argues that the Bill should capture the wider cultural heritage value of such venues.
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Chris Murray suggests that the Bill should consider the historical transformation of buildings from government centres to prisons and then to pubs, as exemplified by the Tolbooth Tavern in Edinburgh. He argues that such places combine various aspects of history and culture, making them deserving of heritage status.
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Alex Ballinger praises the wide variety of drinks available in heritage pubs, including the excellent cider found in Roberto’s bar in Halesowen. He agrees that heritage pubs should be protected for their cultural and economic significance.
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Lincoln Jopp inquires whether Adam Jogee would vote for the Bill, and questions its wide-ranging nature, suggesting that it might be too broad in scope.
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Joe Powell appreciates Jogee's speech and encourages him to thank community-run pubs, which are taken over by local communities to save them and maintain their value to the community.
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Mr Mathew expressed support for the Heritage Public Houses Bill, highlighting numerous historic pubs in his constituency, including the King’s Arms (grade II listed), the Bear in Devizes, the Lamb Inn in Devizes (15th century), the White Bear Inn (1567), the Green Dragon (17th century), the Three Magpies (grade II listed), and others. He emphasised the need for economic support for these heritage pubs and called for a shift from supermarkets to pubs to strengthen communities.
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The hon. Member for Hackney South and Shoreditch acknowledged the passion behind the Bill but raised concerns about its complexity and the existing mechanisms in place to protect heritage assets. She emphasised the importance of considering the broader definition of heritage, beyond just the physical building, and highlighted the challenges faced by modern pubs and breweries. She also questioned the sufficiency of current penalties for breaches of planning control and the adequacy of sanctions for interfering with listed buildings.