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17th May 2026: I thought that I would add this post to see if there is any local interest in this building. My time frame to renovate has been elongated quite substantially, due to what seems a very long and expensive planning process that has been required to get the…

13th June 2026. Latest update. We’re delighted to say that the Damaged wall in Pump Street has now been rebuilt and the new roof trusses are in. We hope that there will be only one more week needed for the scaffolding, in order to make the building waterproof. We aim…

Any upcoming work permits that we have regarding highways will be posted here. 30th Jun 2026. Latest update. I’m happy to say that the scaffolding is now down and I do not expect to need any further scaffolding for the rest of the year at least. 17th May 2026. Latest…

3rd Jul 2026. Latest update. I’m delighted to say that the main part of repairing the North wall has now been completed. There is still work to do including rendering and windows but the main part is done. I now intend to spend some time tidying up the general appearance…

13th June 2026. Latest update. We’re delighted to say that the Damaged wall in Pump Street has now been rebuilt and the new roof trusses are in. As for the next big thing. I think our efforts will turn inwards for the medium term. We do however aim to improve…

The big picture is that we aim to renovate the property on the corner of Pump street, so that it becomes an asset to the local economy and infrastructure and a lovely home. The best laid plans don’t usually survive the first battle. This is why this site has been…

3rd Jul 2026. Latest update. Now that the North wall has finally been rebuilt. The next phase of works will occur inside the building. Hopefully there will be no further need to carry out external work for the rest of this year. At least none that will cause an inconvenience.…