Public Houses: Closures
Commons · Question 104005 · Tabled 7 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Rupert Lowe
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of pub closures on community cohesion.
Answer
Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh, 15 Jan 2026
We recognise that pubs are an important part of the social fabric of the UK, places that are focal points of many communities, where people from different backgrounds can mix and generate a sense of belonging. That is why we are introducing Community Righ...