Pubs in Wales will get funding to stay open.
It's part of a new £1.44 million fund to support projects in Wales
Last updated 30th Jun 2023
A handful of Welsh pubs will split £695,000 to support their businesses and help them to stay open.
It's part of a £1.44 million package to the Community Ownership Fund which aims to support projects across Wales.
Two of the pubs receiving money are The Cross Inn and the Tafarn Crymych Arms both in Pembrokeshire. They will receive £244,250 and £210,000 respectively.
In a statement from the UK government, they say that this money should 'allow locals to restore the pubs so they can benefit their local communities and attract visitors.
Locals have been campaigning to buy The Tarfarn Crymych Arms after the previous owners retired in 2021. Before this government support came in, they had fundraised around £205,000 to buy the pub. This extra funding will mean they now have enough to complete the purchase, and begin some repair work.
Other projects receiving funding from the £1.44 million fund are:
- £250,000 to renovate the Tabernacle Morriston Community Resilience Hub in Morriston, Swansea and safeguard an iconic heritage asset for the future.
- £200,000 to restore Tylorstown Welfare Hall in Rhondda Cynon Taf, which was the venue for the naming of the Wales World Cup 2022 squad.
- £300,000 for Fern Partnership to develop a family facility in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
- £240,000 to the Radnor Arms Hotel, in Powys, to renovate the building into a community pub.
Welsh Secretary David TC Davies in a statement said “I’m delighted to see community projects in Wales attracting about 11% of the total amount available from the Community Ownership Fund in this current round.
“That means that more valuable assets in Wales are being saved for future generations. In many rural areas the pub is the lifeblood of the village, creating jobs and boosting the local economy, as well as providing locals with a place to socialise and come together. Congratulations to all the successful projects.”