A shot of taxpayers’ cash will help dozens of struggling rural pubs to offer services including Post Offices, shops and libraries.
The Government has announced a £188,000 boost for its Pub is the Hub fund, to the delight of real ale campaigners.
Tom Stainer, CAMRA chief executive, said: “It is fantastic news rural pubs will be provided additional funding to fulfil the purpose many serve - acting as the hub of the community.”
But he added: “We’d like a package to support all pubs.”
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The £500,000 fund, set up in 2001 and backed by Government since 2013, helps pubs diversify – and so survive.
Community Pubs Minister Jake Berry said licensees are getting a chance to offer “basic groceries, library books, training courses and outlets for local suppliers.”
