Councillor Paul Donovan highlighted the disconnect between community concerns and Wetherspoon's decision-making, stating, 'It doesn't seem that the petition or protestations made direct to the company made much impact.' He emphasized the importance of community spaces like The George, which offered a warm gathering spot and reasonably priced food, underscoring, 'what the last few months of activity around the Save the George campaign have shown is how important it is to have somewhere warm, where people can go for some reasonably priced food and drink.'
MP Calvin Bailey expressed disappointment at the apparent dismissal of local opinions by Wetherspoon and mentioned the historical significance of the establishment, saying, 'The George opened as The George & Dragon Inn in 1716.' He is actively seeking to facilitate a meeting with the new pub company to preserve the pub as a community asset, stating, 'I'm trying to arrange a meeting...to discuss how this wonderful community asset can be preserved for our community.'
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