It seems likely that another local pub will be added to the asset of community value at a Council meeting next week

The Lord Collingwood pub is a 17th Century Grade 2 listed building in the Upper Poppleton Conservation Area and as such is an important part of the village’s historic and cultural identity. It is currently owned by Marstons.

The “Friends of The Collingwood” state in their nomination form that the Lord Collingwood is a long established pub on the village green at Upper Poppleton.

“It is a community hub for people in the village to meet and socialise in a pleasant environment, including those who have little social contact with other people. The pub is used by community groups and sports clubs as a meeting place and has in the past hosted men’s and women’s darts teams. Live sporting events are also screened at the pub.

The pub is family friendly that welcomes children during the day. There is a garden and play area at the rear, which is well used during the summer months. Events hosted at the pub include regular quiz nights, live music and charity fund raising events. The pub also manages an information point which supports local organisations and businesses”.

If added to the register, community groups would have up to 6 months to raise the necessary funds to purchase the building.