"ACV status can help save pubs and other spaces the community cares about. It gave Barnet Museum time to investigate purchasing Tudor Hall and do their due diligence. The government is currently legislating for a longer period for community groups to raise the funds to buy and assess the feasibility of purchasing, levelling the playing field with commercial businesses. If the Black Horse does become an ACV, that could be an option for us if the legislation is passed in time."
"The next step is getting the application in. We need 21 local people to back it and as many stories as possible from those who've used the Black Horse over the years. That's the evidence that makes the difference."
Thousands of High Barnet residents signed a petition to secure protection for the Black Horse pub, said to date from 1720. The Black Horse, at Wood Street and Union Street, closed in September; owner Star Pubs is recruiting a new operator after the leaseholder vacated. Residents and councillors warned that without asset of community value (ACV) status the pub risks sale and redevelopment. The petition has 2,320 signatures and Cllr Emma Whysall urged residents to sign and form a group to apply for ACV status. The government is legislating to extend the period for community groups to raise funds to bid. The Prince of Wales pub was listed as an ACV last year.
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