Reopen Razorback Inn and boost community engagement

Recent signers:
Gabrielle Gray and 9 others have signed recently.

The issue

The Razorback Inn’s new Owners wish to bring back the Inn to its former glory, this  once a vibrant Function centre used for our local community events has been silenced by an ongoing bureaucratic halt. For over 20 months now, the council-mandated stop work order has prevented the revival of this cherished establishment, despite compliance with all requirements laid out by the authorities. The time has come to address this prolonged inaction and breathe new life into the Razorback Inn, transforming it once more into a hub for community engagement and cultural enrichment.


Razorback Inn has a rich history as a gathering place for people from all walks of life to come together, share ideas, and foster relationships. Its closure has not only robbed us of a venue but has significantly impacted community spirit and local heritage. By reopening the Inn, we can once again host an array of cultural and community-driven activities ranging from art exhibitions, music performances, workshops for skills development, to social gathering events that would strengthen our community bonds.

Despite the Inn's compliance with every bureaucratic request, the obstacles remain steadfast. This stagnation is unacceptable and detrimental to our community's vitality. The council needs to prioritise the social benefits of a functioning Razorback Inn, which extends beyond just a physical location; it is a cultural beacon in our area.

We implore the council to urgently review and remove this stop work order and collaborate with us in facilitating the rebirth of the Razorback Inn. This is a call to action for our community to raise their voices in support of this invaluable institution.

Join us in this movement to reclaim the Razorback Inn as the heart of our community and culture. Please sign this petition to show your support and help us urge the council to act now.

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Recent signers:
Gabrielle Gray and 9 others have signed recently.

The issue

The Razorback Inn’s new Owners wish to bring back the Inn to its former glory, this  once a vibrant Function centre used for our local community events has been silenced by an ongoing bureaucratic halt. For over 20 months now, the council-mandated stop work order has prevented the revival of this cherished establishment, despite compliance with all requirements laid out by the authorities. The time has come to address this prolonged inaction and breathe new life into the Razorback Inn, transforming it once more into a hub for community engagement and cultural enrichment.


Razorback Inn has a rich history as a gathering place for people from all walks of life to come together, share ideas, and foster relationships. Its closure has not only robbed us of a venue but has significantly impacted community spirit and local heritage. By reopening the Inn, we can once again host an array of cultural and community-driven activities ranging from art exhibitions, music performances, workshops for skills development, to social gathering events that would strengthen our community bonds.

Despite the Inn's compliance with every bureaucratic request, the obstacles remain steadfast. This stagnation is unacceptable and detrimental to our community's vitality. The council needs to prioritise the social benefits of a functioning Razorback Inn, which extends beyond just a physical location; it is a cultural beacon in our area.

We implore the council to urgently review and remove this stop work order and collaborate with us in facilitating the rebirth of the Razorback Inn. This is a call to action for our community to raise their voices in support of this invaluable institution.

Join us in this movement to reclaim the Razorback Inn as the heart of our community and culture. Please sign this petition to show your support and help us urge the council to act now.

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Petition created on 24 September 2025