Nov 2, 2009
Jolly Anglers Update
Cllr Gareth Epps, Liberal Democrat prospective MP for Reading East, has asked for calm following intense speculation over the future of the Jolly Anglers pub in Newtown. Gareth has been closely involved from the start with the Jollydarity campaign to save the pub.
Following wild speculation issued in a press release by Conservatives unconnected to the Jollydarity campaign, Gareth contacted those directly involved with the current status of the pub.
Gareth has issued the following statement:
“Any speculation about the pub reopening is only speculation (at this stage), and it would be irresponsible to say anything that could put negotiations in jeopardy.
If it is true that Enterprise Inns have released the restrictive covenant, that is fantastic news – it means the Jolly can reopen. More than that, if there is any news, it will be a tremendous success for Newtowners and for the campaign, and possibly the first time Enterprise has willingly released a covenant anywhere in the UK.”
