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31

Dec 2020

Last Updated: 30/12/2020
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Business

Woodlands pub could get controversial new name and £200,000 facelift

by Thomas Barrett

| 31 Dec, 2020
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The longstanding pub on Wetherby Road could be renamed West Riding Harrogate and given a £200,000 refurbishment under plans by owner Star Pubs and Bars. However, the proposed new name is proving controversial.

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The Woodlands Hotel pub on Wetherby Road could be renamed West Riding Harrogate and given a £200,000 refurbishment.

Star Pubs and Bars, whose parent company is Heineken, has applied to Harrogate Borough Council for permission to overhaul the premises to give it a "fresh, modern appeal".

According to the pub company's website, £196,136 would be spent on the plans, which include creating a new covered seating area.

However, the proposed name change is proving controversial.

Pat Marsh, the Liberal Democrat borough councillor for Harrogate Hookstone, said local people were attached to the Woodlands name and she hoped the owners would rethink plans to change it.

Cllr Marsh told the Stray Ferret she believed there had been a pub called the Woodlands on the site since at least the 1940s. She said:

"I welcome the investment as it's a very good local pub in the heart of the community but please don't change the name.
"Why would they want to name it West Riding? We're in North Yorkshire. The logic of that name doesn't chime with me so I'd be very disappointed if it happens.
"They'll do themselves a disservice and they need the local community to support it."







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Star Pubs and Bars is advertising for a landlord to take over the pub, which it says has an annual turnover of more than £600,000.


Its website says:

"The pub has the ability to attract both the local community and visitors, which combined with the right food and drink offer provides excellent opportunity for the new operator to drive trade and build the pub's reputation.
"The refurbishment will allow for distinct trading areas for both dining and casual drinking. It will also be given a fresh, modern new look to maximise its appeal."


The Stray Ferret contacted Star Pubs and Bars for a response but did not receive one by the time of publication.