Meeting over future of Luton pub thrown into doubt as it goes up for sale
The future of a much-loved Luton pub has been thrown into doubt after it was put on the market.
The Leicester Arms on Dunstable Road was put up for for sale by its brewery – with a Savills listing stating that it is now under offer.
The pub, which is currently operated under the Sizzling Pubs brand, is set to host a meeting tonight at 6pm to discuss its future and the campaign to save it.
In a post on its Facebook page, the pub wrote: “The Leicester Arms is a genuine community pub, welcoming people from the age of 0 to 95. It is a place where generations come together, friendships are formed, families are welcomed and people who may otherwise be isolated can find companionship and a sense of belonging.
"For many of our older customers in particular, The Leicester Arms is an important part of everyday life. We have a regular attendance from the older generation, including people who have very few other places to go or opportunities to socialise. For some, visiting the pub may be one of the only times they get out of the house and have a conversation with another person.
“Losing a community pub like ours therefore isn't simply about losing a business. It means losing a social lifeline.”
The pub also highlights its community activities and fundraising activities in its appeal for support.
Meanwhile, a petition to save the pub on change.org has attracted 683 signatures so far.
When contacted by the Luton News the pub said it was unable to comment.
Mitchells & Butlers, which owns the Sizzling Pubs brand, has been approached for comment.