CAMRA has welcomed the latest round of government funding to save pubs as community assets.

Changes to the government’s Community Ownership Fund scheme will make it easier for community groups to seize control of prized assets that are at risk of being lost.

CAMRA national chairman Nik Antona said: “Our locals are a vital part of both our social fabric and our local economies. They deserve to be protected as community assets which is why more people up and down the country are taking over their local as a community-owned pub when it is faced with closure, demolition or conversion.

“It is really encouraging to see levelling-up ministers announcing another round of funding is being made available. This is a lifeline for people who have come together to save their pub and keep it at the heart of community life. I hope that as many communities as possible that are looking to save their local pub submit bids for funding.”

Anyone interested in saving their pub can find in-depth guides with all the tools campaigners need on CAMRA’s website – www.camra.org.uk/saveyourlocal/