Calls for Loftus 'eyesore' pub to be improved
'Massive carbuncle'
The independent councillor told a council meeting it was "the last eyesore" in the town, after a number of interventions on other buildings."We will keep pressing and it may have to go down the enforcement route," he added.Independent councillor Tim Gray claimed the appearance of the Royal Hotel was affecting tourism in the area."It is a massive carbuncle and can't be left in the state it is," he said.He added he was hoping to meet with an enforcement officer at the Labour-led council to discuss the building."The Royal holds a lot of memories for people," he said."I bought my first legal pint there and had my wedding reception in there, and that's why I am passionate about it."
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