CONCERN over the loss of a number of public houses in Poole is due to be raised at a full meeting of Borough of Poole tomorrow.
Three Liberal Democrats and a Poole People councillor have signed a motion calling for steps to be taken to protect pubs in Poole.
It states: “Council notes with concern, the loss of a significant number of licensed premises in Poole over the last 10 years.
“Council resolves to protect the remaining community public houses in Poole by ensuring that planning permission and community consultation are required before any public house is allowed to be converted to any other commercial premises or be demolished.”
It is signed by Cllrs Phil Eades, Charles Meachin, Vikki Slade and Charmaine Parkinson.
High-profile losses in the last few years include the Sandacres at Sandbanks, which is now a Tesco store, the Tatnam that re-opened as a Co-op and the Potters Arms at Hamworthy, which has an uncertain future.
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