Why does this website exist?

When TA closed and was put on the market there was concern that either it would fall into disrepair or a property developer would purchase it and seek to develop it as residential. 

An informal group wanted top ensure that the TA continued as a pub.

A brief history

The Tredegar Arms was closed in February 2021 when Gareth & Julie's long term lease expired. It was then put on the market. An informal group tried to put together a community purchase but backed down when advised it was sold to a local individual who intended that the TA would remain as a public house and that it would reopen as soon as a tenant was found. This was June 2021. 

In June 2022 a new tenant, Matthew Dawkins, with the support of some of the aforementioned working party, acquired the lease. Unfortunately, Matthew's tenure was not successful. His tenancy ended when he passed away in early 2023. 

The TA remained empty until the lease was acquired by the Sultan which opened in June 2023. 

Who are the authors and who is running this website?

David Cornwell, Janet Horton and Bill Clark form the initial group and David Cornwell has done a lot of the research and developed the website. 

To read about the planning aspects please visit this page.