Following the recent feature on the BBC (Villagers in battle to save last pub) here are the results of the Pub Survey If you have any queries arising from them, please contact a Parish Councillor
Parish Council Questionnaire: Community Pub Initiative – Survey Results
Out of 180 questionnaires sent out, 86 (49%) were returned. The results were as follows:
Section 1: Historic Use of the Pub
1. When was the last time you visited the pub?
- ☐ 0-3 years ago 23 (28%)
- ☐ 3-10 years ago 30 (36%)
- ☐ 10+ years ago 17 (21%)
- ☐ Never 12 (15%)
2. What were your main reasons for visiting the pub? (Select all that apply)
- ☐ Socializing with friends and family 66
- ☐ Dining 29
- ☐ Drinking 40
- ☐ Attending events (e.g., quiz nights, live music) 19
- ☐ Other (please specify): 12 Xmas, Wakes, Veg box pickup
3. How important do you feel the pub should be to the community?
- ☐ Very important 60 (73%)
- ☐ Important 15 (18%)
- ☐ Moderately important 2 (3%)
- ☐ Slightly important 0 (0%)
- ☐ Not important 5 (6%)
4. If you stopped or reduced visiting the pub, what were the reasons? (Select all that apply)
- ☐ Changes in management or staff 10
- ☐ Changes in menu or drink options 10
- ☐ Condition of the pub 26
- ☐ Personal reasons (e.g. lifestyle change) 5
- ☐ No clear opening hours 60
- ☐ Other (please specify)_ 37 35 management attitude
Section 2: Future of a Community-Owned Pub in Old Bolingbroke
5. How likely are you to support a community-owned pub in our village?
- ☐ Very likely 65 (75%)
- ☐ Likely 12 (14%)
- ☐ Unsure 5 (5%)
- ☐ Unlikely 2 (2%)
- ☐ Very unlikely 3 (4%)
6. What types of activities or events would you like to see in a community-owned pub? (Select all that apply)
- ☐ Quiz nights 62
- ☐ Live music 53
- ☐ Themed food nights 68
- ☐ Other (please specify): 18 Village shop, coffee shop, post office, parcel drop.
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7. How often would you anticipate visiting a community-owned pub if it offered the activities you selected above?
- ☐ More than once a week 29 (36%)
- ☐ Weekly 32 (40%)
- ☐ Monthly 12 (15%)
- ☐ A few times a year 3 (4%)
- ☐ Rarely 4 (5%)
8. Would you be willing to invest financially in the community ownership of the pub?
- ☐ Yes 24 (30%)
- ☐ Maybe 37 (46%)
- ☐ No 19 (24%)
9. If you answered 'Yes' or 'Maybe' to the previous question, without commitment at this point, what type of financial contribution would you consider?
- ☐ Less than £50 6
- ☐ £50 - £100 9
- ☐ £100 - £500 19
- ☐ £500 - £1,000 14
- ☐ More than £1,000 12
Overall contributions would total somewhere between a low of £21,000 and a high of £48,000.
Section 3: Additional Comments
10. Please share any additional thoughts or suggestions you have about the idea of a community-owned pub:
- Refurb, Better décor, offer food, open Thursday to Sunday,
- Dogs, kids and wellies atmosphere
- Speak to Blue Bell Tattershall Thorpe, Heneage Arms Hainton.
11. Would you like to be involved in a group that takes on this initiative?
- ☐ Yes, please provide your email: 29 (39%)
- ☐ Maybe, please provide other contact details 6 (8%)
- ☐ No 39 (53%)
12. Would you like to be kept informed about the progress of this initiative?
- ☐ Yes, please provide your email: 60 (77%)
- ☐ No 18 (23%)
Thank you for taking the time to complete the questionnaire. We will now consider the next steps based on the results shown above.