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Wiltshire Council to decide by Feb. 5, 2026, whether to redevelop the closed Crown and Anchor pub into homes or preserve it as a community hub.
The future of the Crown and Anchor pub in Ramsbury, Wiltshire, hangs in the balance as Wiltshire Council prepares to decide by February 5, 2026, on a plan to convert the closed 2023 venue into a three-bedroom home.
Villagers and local officials oppose the redevelopment, citing the pub’s historical role as a community hub, including its long-running charity quiz.
Despite efforts since 2024 to attract interest for reopening, owner Michael Barrett says no viable operator has emerged.
A public consultation concluded in November 2025, with residents awaiting the council’s final decision on preserving or redeveloping the historic site.
El Consejo de Wiltshire decidirá antes del 5 de febrero de 2026, si reurbanizar el pub cerrado Crown and Anchor en viviendas o preservarlo como centro comunitario.