Reference Number: NYCACV00046
NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
DECISION RECORD
Re: Nomination for The George & Dragon Public House Whitley as an Asset of Community Value
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a) The nomination for The George & Dragon Public House Whitley is Successful and meets the definition of community value as detailed in the Localism Act 2011
b) It should be placed on the North Yorkshire Council Assets of Community Value List of Successful Nominations
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Marie-Ann Jackson Head of Localities
On:
15 July 2024
Was this an executive decision? No
If an executive decision, was it also a key decision? NO
Does the call-in period apply? NO
Have any urgency or call in exemption procedures been followed? NO
· Constitution Schedule 4 Officers Scheme of Delegation - Section 14 Delegation to the Assistant Chief Executive Local Engagement page 189 (b) (iii)
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The George & Dragon Whitley has been a public house for many years and is at the heart of the local community.
The parish council believes it is a place generally, to share information and socialise, where knowledge and skills can be shared, learnt and a place to sell and promote local businesses and products.
Without this asset in the village many residents would struggle with social isolation and local groups may not have an alternative venue in which to hold their regular meetings and annual events. Those who do not drive may find it considerably inconvenient and expensive to travel to other venues in surrounding villages The George & Dragon has been a focal point of village for many years and is used as a social hub for residents to meet with friends and family, hosting cultural events and activities within the village.
It is a place where the public can discuss issues of concern, to celebrate local, national, and charitable events. It is also used by local groups, families, and the wider community to come together for family fun days, barbecues, and weekly quiz/bingo nights. The pub also hosts regular live music, film screenings, exhibitions Christmas fairs, weddings and charitable support events.
Whitley Parish Council believe the George & Dragon is at the heart of the village geographically, socially, culturally, and that it is essential to the social wellbeing of the village residents and wider community.
The use as a public house, meeting venue and community hub has been continuous, and it reasonable to think the property will be used as a public house and as a community hub in the future. It is realistic that if the owners did not renew their lease, or if the land were sold, the public house would continue under the same directive. Therefore, it is considered central to the local community’s wellbeing and an asset of community value.
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None. Not to consider the nomination for The George & Dragon Whitley would not fulfil the Council’s responsibilities required by the Localism Act 2011 and The Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012.
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Conflicts of Interest
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Dispensation?
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None
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Contact for further information:
AssetsofCommunityValue.Selby@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact for copy of report considered:
AssetsofCommunityValue.Selby@northyorks.gov.uk