Red Lion Shop, Mumby, Lincolnshire
APPLICANT AND BACKGROUND
Paul Marshall, the licensee of the Red Lion, has run a convenience store in the past, and a visit to the pub and meeting with Paul established that he had the ability and commitment required to make this project a success. The project fulfilled a need in the community for a local shop, which would sell a variety of everyday items, including local produce. Previously, local people had to travel 4 miles to Alford to visit the nearest shop. The licensee has involved the community in the development of the project and received written support from 81 local people, together with the Parish Council. The project received the full support and backing from the pub owners, George Bateman Brewery, and the local authority were also supportive of the project.
PROJECT SUMMARY
The project will replace a dilapidated old building with a new timber framed structure on the same site and with the same dimensions to create a new village shop. A planning meeting has been held on site, and the local authority confirmed that planning permission would not be required. The main elements of the project were building works to remove the existing building and erect a new structure, plumbing and electrical works, decorating and flooring, and the fitting out of the shop.
OUTCOMES
This project has brought a valuable local service to the village and the outlying rural community, and will greatly strengthen the community role of the pub. The project has also created 2 additional part-time jobs for local people.
LESSONS TO LEARN
- Strong support from the pub owner, the Parish Council and local residents gave the licensees the confidence to develop this valuable service.
- Although situated in a detached location from the pub, the shop is highly visible to all customers and passing traffic.
- The shop will need to be manned separately, as it is located outside the main pub building.
- A dilapidated old building has been replaced by a new building, which has both provided a valuable new service and improved the overall external appearance of the pub.
- A dedicated and experienced licensee with retail experience should ensure the success of the shop.
PROJECT CAPITAL COSTS (EXCLUDING VAT)
- Total project capital costs £12,161.00
- Applicant contribution £3,040.25
- East Midlands Development Agency grant contribution £9,120.75
LICENSEE CONTACT: Mr Paul Marshall. Tel. 01507 490391
PUB OWNER: George Bateman and Son
PUB IS THE HUB CONTACT: Mr Hugh Wilson. Tel. 01423 568987
Red Lion case study.pdf