Former Pub Being Used ‘Illegally’ As A House

Council bosses are threatening action against owners of the former Red Lion pub in Great Bowden.

They say the building on the Main Street is being illegally used as a residential dwelling, without planning permission.

The pub has been shut for over 18 months and was registered as an Asset Of Community Value as part of a campaign by villagers to re-open it.

Harborough Council has issued an Enforcement Notice stating using the pub as a house must stop or further action will be taken.