The publican at the Pipe Makers Arms has quit, with residents blaming a rent hike by the brewery.
Broseley residents Nuala O'Kane and Rod Willis said they were upset at the news and wanted people to join the protestA beloved Shropshire pub is to close this weekend after the publican quit, with customers citing a rise in rent.
A march has been organised for Friday evening to show support for the venue, with residents encouraged to join.Nick Dodd, from Wyld Flour Bakery, next door to the pub which until this weekend had been run by Kerry Ford, said he was saddened by the news, adding the high street needed the venue. "Last week Broseley was voted the best place to live in Shropshire, that's not Shrewsbury, that's not Ludlow, that's little old Broseley and why is that?Another resident Nula O'Kane said she wanted people to join the peaceful protest in the town from 17:45 GMT and "demonstrate against the brewery that was threatening to bring a lovely business down to its knees".
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