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politics1d ago
Pub landlord wins battle to keep giant St George's cross outside his pub
- Councillors vote to grant consent for the Moonrakers Inn to keep the giant St George’s cross on its exterior.
- The decision follows concerns that the flag harmed the building’s character within Pewsey’s Conservation Area.
- Jerry Kunkler, who has run the Moonrakers Inn for 45 years, greeted the ruling as a positive outcome.
- Councillors concluded the changes were acceptable and did not harm the listed building or its conservation area.
- Wiltshire Council emphasized a legal duty to protect heritage sites, supporting the democratic decision process.
- The Moonrakers Inn sits in Pewsey, and the flag is intended to mark support for national teams ahead of major events.
- The decision was made by Wiltshire Council's committee with five votes in favor and three against, plus one abstention.
- Local reactions included support from patrons who welcomed retaining the cross as part of the pub’s character.
- The case drew attention to how public sentiment intersects with heritage protection and local planning rules.
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