00:00Historic pubs could get new protections from sale or redevelopment under a proposed law being put
00:07before Parliament. The Heritage Public Houses Bill would give community groups more time to
00:12organise bids when a pub is put up for sale. It would require councils to keep registers of pubs
00:18that have either historic features or significance. The proposal follows the demolition of the
00:23crooked house in Staffordshire, which was gutted by fire in 2023 and demolished the following day.
00:30No charges have been brought over the incident. The Campaign for Real Ale supports the bill,
00:36saying heritage pubs need protection. The measure still needs government backing to progress.
