Decision details

a) The nomination for The Blacksmith Arms Biggin Sherburn in Elmet 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

The Red Lion 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 Red Lion has been a focal point of the 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 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, Christmas fairs and charitable support events.
Hambleton Parish Council believe the Red Lion 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.

None. Not to consider the nomination for The Red Lion Public House Hambleton Selby would not fulfil the Council’s responsibilities required by the Localism Act 2011 and The Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012.