Motion text
That this House congratulates The Fountain Inn Community Benefit Society and residents of Plumpton on their campaign to bring The Fountain Inn into community ownership; notes that the pub has served the village for 175 years and remains an important part of local life; welcomes reports that almost £300,000 has been pledged towards the potential purchase of the pub; further notes with pleasure the support expressed by Her Majesty Queen Camilla, who spent part of her childhood in Plumpton; recognises the vital role that village pubs play in tackling loneliness, supporting local economies and bringing people together across generations; and wishes Stuart Wallis, the Community Benefit Society and the whole Plumpton community every success in their efforts to secure the future of The Fountain Inn.
Signatures (6)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
MacCleary, James
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
18 June 2026
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
23 June 2026
Roome, Ian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
24 June 2026
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
24 June 2026
Maguire, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
25 June 2026
Jones, Clive
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
29 June 2026
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.