ABOUT THIS BLOG

This popular and historic pub was acquired by its owners in 2009 with a view, initially, to building flats for social housing and then subsequently developing a small housing estate. Local residents opposed these plans from the start.

Planning permission was granted in 2010 after which the site was put up for sale. After many years of inactivity, building work finally started in July 2015. Locally, this was seen as good news. However, the houses have yet to be completed.

The aim of this Blog has been to keep residents informed of current developments and to record the long history of this small community's fight to keep its pub.

Sunday 12 September 2010

Parish Council Opposes New Builds!

Once again Fulford Parish Council has voted to oppose the proposed development on the pub site.  A number of villagers turned out to make Councillors aware that the new houses are not wanted by the residents of Rough Close, a view endorsed by County Councillor Ian Parry who also attended.

Even though most residents remain opposed to the plans, we need to make the point forcefully by sending in letters of objection to Stafford Borough Council. If you haven't written in already, get those letters off!!
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3 comments:

  1. Anonymous13 September 2010 at 18:20

    just read the comment on SBC website from neighbours in Leadendale Lane who are in favour of the development of the George and Dragon
    Quote from papargaph 1 'NOT SURE WHY THERE IS SO MUCH SUPPOrt FOR THIS FACILITY FROM THOSE WHO NEVER USED IT'
    Do they mean you John?

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  2. Anonymous13 September 2010 at 18:58

    having read the article in Saturdays Sentinel, We assume Mrs Power is not a retired maths teacher
    However can a development of 7 detached homes produce more traffic than a busy pub?
    We visit the Swynnerton Arms most Sunday Lunch times and they cater for over 200 meals on one day alone
    Sorry but we find your traffic issues with the proposed development of the George and Dragon complete nonsense!

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  3. John14 September 2010 at 10:32

    Very interesting comments I must say! Re the first, if you really want to find out who they mean you'll have to ask them. Re use of the pub, you try getting a drink or a meal in a pub that is rarely open.

    Re the traffic, all I can say is that Sunday lunch time, when the roads are quiet, is not the same as peak times on week days when they are! And of course, those cars do not all proceed down Stone Road nor do they arrive and leave at the same time. Surely you're not suggesting that Stone Road isn't dangerous? If you are then one can only conclude that you don't live in the area.

    Your comment gives rise to another interesting point. If the Swynnerton Arms can attract 200 customers on a single day, how come the owners of the G&D couldn't? Or could it be that they had no intention at all of running a successful pub in the first place?

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