Four years ago, my family and I became tenants at the Dolphin Inn, Grampound. After being medically retired from a 20-year career at an Oil Refinery due to Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, we chose this pub because it came with an option to buy. We have been running this establishment as a family without any external staff. Unfortunately, due to the impact of Covid-19 on our business operations, we were unable to meet the bank's lending criteria which requires an unbroken period of three years.

To our dismay and without warning, St Austell Brewery has sold our beloved pub from under us. This is despite having an agreement in place that gave us an option to purchase. We are now calling upon Cornwall Council and all relevant authorities to pause the ongoing sale process so that we can have a fair chance at purchasing this establishment.

The Dolphin Inn is not just another business; it is part of Grampound's heritage and community fabric. Pubs like ours are vital for local economies - they provide jobs (directly or indirectly) for around 900k people in UK according to British Beer & Pub Association statistics.

We urge you all who value community spirit and local heritage preservation in Grampound, Truro, UK or anywhere else across the globe - stand with us! Let's prevent St Austell Brewery from reneging on their agreement with us by turning The Dolphin Inn into a Community Asset.

Please sign this petition today! Together we can save The Dolphin Inn for future generations while preserving its unique character within our community.