A Nottinghamshire pub landlord has explained why barriers are sometimes placed outside to stop people from using the car park. The Longbow pub, in Calverton Road, Arnold, announced last month that barriers would be put in place on certain days, meaning there would be no access for vehicles.
Landlord Sean Jordan said the barriers were for safety reasons and would only be in place while events are taking place. "People have to understand we are a business," said the 41-year-old, who took over at the pub last October.
He said people would be given 24 hours' notice of the closure. "It's for traffic calming and safety, we are a family pub that hold children's parties and we have a responsibility to keep them safe. We also have wedding and funeral events.
