The granting of the licence of the Coach & Horses Harrogate to Samantha Nelson

Comments

#201

We need to support local independent businesses

Matthew King (Harrogate, 2020-07-31)

#203

Loyal customer since johns dad was the landlord. Sad news.

Michael Featherstone (Dalyan, 2020-07-31)

#205

The Coach and Horses has always provided Harrogate with a great local pub, with a very long and successful history of supporting local charities, many local breweries and other businesses, from local farmers to local hotels.
The team at the Coach and Horses provided a very valuable asset to Harrogate during the tour de France and other sporting events.
Sam has, is and would be a great leader, to inspire and lead the team at the Coach and Horses, to be a growing asset at the service of the community and yet another reason to visit Harrogate.

ROBERT VILLARS (Harrogate, 2020-07-31)

#206

I am very dissapointed with HBC. John Nelson has been the Licencee of the CAH for over 33 years without a blemish on his character or reputation. He makes one mistake which he now apreciates. No one was hurt and HBC decide to use ther nuclear powers and revoke his licence. The other options were 1. A warning 2. To suspended his licence for a month or two 3. Chop his hands off as if he were a petty criminal. Shame on you HBC. I hope John is allowed to retire with the dignaty that he deserves and that Sam is allowed to take over the licence unless HBC want to inflict more unnecesary pain on one of Harrogates finest businesses and families.

Max Rostron (Harrogate, 2020-07-31)

#207

I have frequented this wonderful pub on many occasions and have always found it a welcoming and well run establishment.

Laurence Sowden (Kettlewell , 2020-07-31)

#210

It’s an institution in Harrogate been there many times

william love (Glasgow, 2020-07-31)

#211

I’m signing because this is an iconic Harrogate pub that myself and my parents have visited for over 50 years and it is part of Harrogate’s Heritage and one of the best pubs in England.

James Riley (Leeds, 2020-07-31)

#214

I'm signing because I don't believe Samantha or the Coach should be lost to Harrogate.

Ges Richmond (Harrogate, 2020-07-31)

#215

Used to live in Harrogate and have always been a regular

Sean Sanpher (Wakefield , 2020-07-31)

#216

Harrogate needs this pub.

Lee Geraghty (Harrogate , 2020-07-31)

#218

I regret John Nelson's actions which led to the revocation of the licence, and I believe that Samantha Nelson will prove a good and responsible licensee.

Christopher Smith (Harrogate, 2020-07-31)

#220

This pub is an important community facet to the town and, having first opened in 1827, is very much part of Harrogate history.

Olly Jones (Harrogate, 2020-07-31)

#223

This community pub is part of the town's history, having been there since 1827 and it seems harsh for a man whose run it without incident for decades to lose his licence and livelihood.
The landlord of Huddersfield pub Rose & Crown served people actually in the pub during the lockdown.
A joint licensing visit was made by police and Kirklees Licensing, following numerous complaints the pub was still trading.
Last week he went in front of the Licensing committee and received a 28 Day suspension and was ordered to pay a fixed penalty fine.
Seems like a far more proportionate and equitable way to deal with it.
Not sure if he's run the pub for decades without incident and raised millions for charity?
Which also begs the question why didn't the police/council issue John a fixed penalty notice. Perhaps then he might have accepted his misinterpretation and that would have been an end to the matter?
Prior to the confusion of the lockdown, this community pub was being well stewarded by Samantha.

Lewis Gunne (Harrogate, 2020-07-31)

#224

This is a much loved pub in Harrogate and a safe place for women to visit. Samantha has been working there and running the bar without issue for many years and is a good person to hold the license.

Jo Joshua (Poole, 2020-07-31)

#225

Always been a lovely place to visit on my many stays in Harrogate. Samantha is an ideal landlord, with a lot of experience, and has an eye to ensuring women feel comfortable in this community bar.

Raye Challis (Roath, 2020-07-31)

#227

The pub is amazing staff always friendly and courteous and the atmosphere was great.
It would be a big loss to the regulars who found their haven and visitors to Harrogate who happened upon it and found a traditional pub with amazing atmosphere

Barbara Holton-Smith (York, 2020-07-31)

#230

This is the best pub in Harrogate and should be allowed to continue

Mike Coates (York, 2020-07-31)

#231

I’m signing because the coach is a great pub , raises loads of money for charity and serves a lot of regular customers of the older generation

Mike Wray (Harrogate, 2020-07-31)

#232

It’s a iconic venue in the heart of Harrogate, another empty building is not needed!!
People need jobs !!

Matthew Sutton (Harrogate , 2020-07-31)

#233

It would be a crying shame to lose one of the beating hearts of the town. Sam has shown herself to be a capable and responsible person to run this fine community hub.

Gareth Gibbs (Harrogate, 2020-07-31)

#234

Always a nice pub to visit and Sam has shown herself to be a very capable landlady.

Beth Andrews (Cardiff, 2020-08-01)

#235

So great to see a proper community pub still thriving and maintaining a British tradition. People from all walks of life and very much part of the town meet there to socialise and relax. It would be a great shame to lose it. One of my first ports of call to catch-up with everybody when I'm back.

Ceasar Grogan (Vancouver, 2020-08-01)

#238

I support local businesses, The hospitality trade has been the hardest hit in this pandemic without the need of heavy handedness by the police and councils. Give this Landlady a break! Yes, she did wrong but everyone deserves a second chance , especially before taking away her livelihood.

Sharon Moore (York, 2020-08-01)

#239

This a truly outstanding pub with friendly staff and an always welcoming landlady. I am a regular visitor with my wife and friends as this is my nearest pub. It would be such a shame to see its doors permanently shut and more jobs lost for no fault of the staff. My business will not be going elsewhere. Please let this pub get back on its feet quickly so it can continue to serve our community and bring pleasure back in these difficult times to so many who have always enjoyed the best pub in Harrogate.

Chris Jacks (Harrogate, 2020-08-01)

#243

Heavy handed abuse of power by the local authority. Supposed to be civil servants of the public not their dictatorial lord and masters.

Robert Burns (HARROGATE, 2020-08-01)

#244

This is a fantastic traditional pub where I enjoying socialising with friends and family.

CHERYL Flint (Harrogate, 2020-08-01)

#250

There's a legacy at stake here. A rich treasure that's been built up by the Nelson family over decades at a pub that's been standing on this site for nearly 200 years now. A shining example of how the traditional British pub can span the generations and still thrive to bring the community together. Let us hope the powers that be at the Council recognise just how much of a draw this fine establishment is to the town, to the community, to visitors far and wide and to local charities. The Coach & Horses has become one of the finest hostelries in the country and Sam needs to be enabled to continue the good work in preserving this much loved cornerstone of Harrogate and maintaining it as part of the future prosperity of the town.

Bozo Briggs (Leeds, 2020-08-01)

#252

It is an important social amenity.

Nigel Crapper (Skipton, 2020-08-01)

#254

This is the best Tetleys in Harrogate.
A well run Pub. Never any trouble.
Also raises lots of money for charity.

The North Yorkshire Stasi, which also tried to close Nidd Gorge in March, should be ashamed, as should the Council.

Joe Dixon (Harrogate, 2020-08-01)

#258

Successful business benefits the whole country. Let it work.

Robertas Bernotas (Harrogate, 2020-08-01)

#260

The coach is a Harrogate institution. Has been for my parents and me as long as I can remember. This is a disgrace

Andrew Godden (Harrogate, 2020-08-01)

#261

Please reinstate the licence for the Coach, this has always been a very well run establIshment, i have never seen any trouble within the pub, it works tirelessly to raise money for local charities, provides employment for a number of locals (vital in the current economic climate) and draws in tourists from across them country and further afield.
Harrogate should welcome back the Coach, it didn’t win Yorkshire’s Pub of the year for no reason.

Stuart Preston (Harrogate, 2020-08-01)

#262

The Coach & Horses is a great friendly local pub that over the years has raised a great deal of money for local charities. We should be supporting our local businesses at this time.

Andrea Preston (Harrogate, 2020-08-01)

#269

We miss you ...

Jo Corner (Harrogate , 2020-08-01)

#270

Magnificent charity support over many years by owners and customers.

David Dickinson (Harrogate, 2020-08-01)

#271

One of my favourite pubs anywhere in the world and one that I have regularly frequented to enjoy the company of the Coach family.

Eric Wealleans (Harrogate, 2020-08-01)

#273

In these difficult times we need every viable business to survive, we don't need this business destroyed

Phillip Duncan (Harrogate, 2020-08-01)

#275

I'm signing this petition because my main residence is in Harrogate, so I spend most of my weekends staying in town and what a god send the C&H is. To unwind with so many friends on a Friday evening and then experience lovely Saturday gatherings and a full-on Sunday lunch ...where else in the World can you get this wonderfully all-embracing homely experience. You get superb local drinks, served in the most apt and clean glasses, drinks at exactly the right temperature and service with a smile. You get the most delightful and wholesome food. You get ambience and friendship and get to learn a bit about Yorkshire, Harrogate and all it's wonderful people. You get the most courteous and attentive staff . You get spotlessly clean toilets and a feeling that everyone has put in such a great effort to make you feel at home and done everything for you to relax and enjoy yourself after a long and hard week at work. This establishment goes more than the extra mile to put its customers and Harrogate first and is probably the envy of many a pub that looks to give it's clientele the full-on local pub service. This is a veritable jewel in the crown for a town that's really struggling to maintain it's prowess as a visitor attraction and a generally nice place to live. Here we have a young lady in Samantha who's willing to dedicate herself to continuing and progressing this marvellous icon of Harrogate life. An icon that any other town would be so proud to possess. Please Mr Council, don't neglect what is good in your town and look to the prosperity and future of this once grand Spa. For to lose the Coach & Horses would be another giant step into obscurity. Think Harrogate, think wisely and grant this great local mainstay a continuation of it's license. There are local people employed there whose main purpose in life is to please their customers and promote this unique town. Without the Coach & Horses, none of them will be able to exert their unique and cherished talents.

Tara Gunne (London, 2020-08-01)

#276

it is a very good pub with caring licencees and who have done unstinting work to support Martin House for many years since I worked there as fund raising manager for the then new teenage unit appeal please let Samantha carry on the good work of licencee of the Coach & Horses

Maureen Burns (HARROGATE, 2020-08-01)

#277

Harrogate institution and huge supporter of local charities

Jim Burns (Oakham , 2020-08-01)

#278

Along with my late husband Neil Worthington I was a regular at the Coach (known as Bob's, after John's father, the eminent and popular landlord for many years). All my friends were regulars there. I could not bear to see the pub close. Many would turn in their graves. Good luck John and Sam!

Juliet Palmer (Knaresborough, 2020-08-02)

#279

When I return to Harrogate although a Harrowgate is wonderful it’s placers like The Coach that are the star attraction great public house and restaurant a meeting place beyond belief don’t close this because they tried to help the community keep the spirits alive during these difficult times

Jason Scott (Murcia, 2020-08-02)

#280

The Coach is an important institution in Harrogate and employs a significant number of staff, as well as raising large amounts for charity. HBC has allowed other well known establishments to remain open when they are well known for fostering the drugs problem in Harrogate. Councillors should quickly review this decision and allow Sam to take stewardship of the pub so that staff can get back to work!!

Mark Renshaw (Harrogate, 2020-08-02)

#285

I have lived in Harrogate all my life and The Coach & Horses is a regular boozer to many of us. It is on of the last traditional family owned pubs left. Sam is very capable and runs it well.

John Harr (Harrogate, 2020-08-02)

#287

Being a regular for very many years would seriously miss the atmosphere of the town's premier hostelry.

Robert Blackburn (Harrogate, 2020-08-02)

#290

i am signing because John Nelson has done more for Harrogate than any councillor. We all know he was wrong and has huge regrets but the sentence was harsh and draconian and completely at odds for a licensee who has had an unblemished record. A typical example of the overweening, overpaid, overpensioned workshy public officials led by inept and out of touch Councillors.

john hardman (Harrogate, 2020-08-02)

#294

Sam has been doing a great job of running the Coach & Horses in her fathers absence(s)

Chris Beasley (Harrogate , 2020-08-02)

#297

This is more than pub, it’s a hub in the community. There are not many pubs left like this in the UK. Their charity work for a Children’s Hospice is fantastic!! I can’t name another pub who are so generous to a local charity.

David Hall (Harrogate, 2020-08-03)

#305

My brother made a terrible mistake, of that we are all clear and in no doubt, however Sam and the customers should not also be punished for this.
Sam has a proven track record of managing this establishment correctly and should now be allowed to fully take on the responsibility of the license.
I am immensely proud of what she has achieved so far, and I know that this is only just the start of what could be for the Coach & Horses, so please do not deny her and the pub the opportunity to make a difference to our community.

Sarah Nelson (Harrogate, 2020-08-03)

#307

I’m signing because it’s the right thing to do! And it’s a great Yorkshire pub!! The best atmosphere!!

John Osman (Harrogate, 2020-08-03)

#308

It's the best pub in Harrogate and we can't loose it 🤞

Beverly Reardon (Harrogate , 2020-08-03)

#315

It is the only pub that I go to. No music, children or dogs. Samantha is very professional and likeable.

Katharine Smith (Harrogate , 2020-08-03)

#316

The coach is one of the few real pubs in the town. No children no dogs no music no tv. Just good food, drink and company. Samantha would make an excellent licensee.

Andrew Smith (Harrogate, 2020-08-03)

#317

A great pub that’s means so much to so many in Harrogate. They made an error in unprecedented times and deserve better

Rob Ellis (Harrogate, 2020-08-03)

#322

It is my dads favourite pub ever and we really wished for his memorial to be there as it he would be honoured and he passed away from coronavirus (John Fisher).

Alicia Fisher (Harrogate, 2020-08-03)

#325

Favourite pub when I come back to my home town. Ludicrous that they closed it in the first place. This pub employs many people in the area and raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity. Outrageous that the nanny state can enforce such an ill-proportionate measure for an error of judgment in times of confusion and uncertainty. Just open the bloody pub for god sake that’s what the people want!

Jake Butler (London, 2020-08-04)

#328

Harrogate needs the Coach & Horses

Simon Benn (Hunsingore , 2020-08-04)

#329

The Coach & Horses is a Harrogate institution that has served our great town brilliantly. They have raised more money for charity than all the Harrogate pubs put together. By taking away their licence has put many people out of work. I don’t think you could have handled this as badly as you have at this time. Unemployment is high and people are desperate for work and Harrogate council have made it worse. A fine yes but what HBC have done is disgusting. Threes a Crowd and Blues Bar also opened and are still trading. This is lunacy!

Matthew Powell (Harrogate , 2020-08-04)

#330

It’s my favourite pub when I visit Harrogate. Wish we had a Coach in London

Marina Mckinlay (London, 2020-08-04)

#331

The Coach has been a bedrock of welcome and friendship since I moved to Harrogate on my own and I’ve always felt so comfortable with Sam and her amazing team in charge. As a qualified professional and business woman, I can vouch for the fact that Sam runs a highly professional establishment and is well qualified and worthy to be granted a licence.

Catherine Boyle (Harrogate , 2020-08-04)

#332

It's a part of Harrogate. Not just for the locals but people far and wide who know of this historic public drinking establishment.

Trevor Flint (Harrogate, 2020-08-05)

#336

This pub is a corner stone of Harrogate and should remain

Luke Harrison (Harrogate, 2020-08-05)

#337

The reason for my support is that as someone who has been involved in the Hospitality Industry at a senior level, and as a licensee, it is very rare to happen upon a truly well run establishment, the current blip being a one-off).

Going in to 'the Coach', you always feel comfortable as you become part of this 'well oiled machine'-I have always been a firm believer in the 'competence = confidence = confidence' upward spiral, and this outlet is a beacon for others to follow/copy, but rarely to compare or surpass in terms of their operation.

There as been an unfortunate error of judgement, which should not be allowed to wipe out the massive contribution that this pub has made to the local populace, and I trust we can see 'the Coach' re-opened and re-established in its rightful place in Harrogate society/folklore.

Hugh Mantle (HARROGATE, 2020-08-05)

#338

The coach and horses is an authentic pub serving excellent beers and wines and great food all in a extremely friendly atmosphere me and my wife make a pilgrimage from South Milford every couple of months to sample this brilliant venue and I sincerely hope to able visit this pub again after all that everybody has been through

Neil Appleton (Leeds, 2020-08-05)

#339

Having been a regular visitor to The Coach and Horses for over 20 years and enjoyed good company and friendship over that time I feel it would be tragic to close down an icon of the area.
I was and still am a personal friend of both a Bob and John Nelson who have for many year run a wonderful establishment.
It is a shame that John is apparently suffering from mental illness which has caused the recent problem.
However,Sam has proved to be a highly respected manager and with a John stepping down would I’m sure make an excellent Tennant and responsible licence holder.
I like many other a Coach and Horses regular would feel it a tragedy if the icon that is the “Coach”was not given the chance to restore its place in Harrogate’s future under Sam’s management.

Ian Dew (Harrogate, 2020-08-05)

#341

It's the best watering hole in Town and raises £millions for excellent local Charities.

Mike Seddon (Harrogate, 2020-08-05)

#345

I’m signing because this has been a responsible run pub for years supporting sports clubs and charities, run by the one family for decades and does not deserve to lose its licence.

Bob Swainson (Lincoln, 2020-08-05)

#347

Coach and Horses is a great popular pub in Harrogate to friends and people. Always a friendly face from Sam and all the staff and customers have given a warm greeting to all. Harrogate people need the Coach

Mark Robbins (Harrogate , 2020-08-05)

#348

I will welcome Sam as the licences of the Coach and Horses, hard working , passionate, and a central figure in Harrogate society. The coach is a networking hub for business, social interaction, and the epitome of a warm and welcoming public house that has so much history behind it. A fundraising portal that brings so much pleasure to so many residents and visitors to the town.

Stephen Fieldhouse (Harrogate, 2020-08-06)

#353

Well run pub of the sort we need more of. I enjoyed a couple of take away pints whilst sat on a bench on the Stray. I can't comment on what may have been said to the Council Officers but permanent closure for an apparent first mistake is harsh on the pub and on the customers.

Rob Edwards (Harrogate, 2020-08-06)

#355

The Coach & Horses is a traditional pub that has been enjoyed by so many people over the years and there are very few such pubs left in Harrogate. I would dearly love to see a licence to operate this fine establishment granted to Samantha Nelson who has, to date, done an excellent job as manager there.

David Roberts (Harrogate, 2020-08-06)

#356

The Coach is a valued local resource. This might not be realised by the Harrogate Borough Council Licensing sub-committee members given that a maximum of only 4 out of 12 members actually lives in Harrrogate.

Michael Fairweather (Harrogate, 2020-08-06)

#357

The decision to remove the license is clearly a move by the council to make an example of them. Furthermore the Police made a recommendation that the license be removed for breaches of Covid legislation, without issuing a single penalty notice to a member of the public, which is the highest level of hypocrisy! The council should be supporting local business not hanging them out to dry!

Stuart Renton (Harrogate, 2020-08-06)

#358

It’s one of the few true pubs remaining and yes they messed up but everyone deserves another chance !

Iain Fenton (Harrogate, 2020-08-06)

#359

This pub is very well known on the other side of the world In Australia as the best pie and peas in the universe. That, and a perfect pint served by proper Yorkshire people. Whenever I’m in Yorkshire I make a special trip on a Tuesday night to enjoy the brilliant food and hospitality. If the council close this pub I’ll be encouraging Australia to declare war on those rainbow coloured pc virtue signallers. I’ll bring a drop bear with me and let it loose in the council chamber - then we’ll see what these people are made of.....

Dave Nesbit (Perth, 2020-08-07)

#361

long term punishment for a short term offfence.

raymond slater (harrogate, 2020-08-07)

#366

I feel the decision made was too severe, and will prevent huge number of patrons from enjoying the best public house in Harrogate, Samanther Nelson should be allowed to hold the licence in future.

Mike Laughton (Harrogate, 2020-08-07)

#370

This is a unique pub in harrogate , not only one of the oldest , but as others have comented a home!
Its the only pub , ive ever been to drop in and had so much community spirit and friendly ness.

The diversity is amazing all welcome by both the staff espcially Sam, and the local clientele, no body is turned away an. It not oftern you can stand shoudler to shoulder with a pauper and mulitimillionare and feel totally equal.

I would be very dissappointed if this community of people was denied a place to gather, otherwise it would disperse to the likes of the chain pubs.

As it has already been reported this is an unprecedented time, and i think the coach and its community feel stronger together.

I pledge my strongest support

Regards
Andy

Andy Storey (Harrogate, 2020-08-07)

#375

The Coach and Horses is one of the best traditional pubs in town . Great beers ,fantastic food and always a vibrant atmosphere. I can’t imagine Harrogate without it !

Richard Eastwood (Harrogate , 2020-08-08)

#376

The coach and horses is a Harrogate town institution,
and makes a large contribution
to the social life of the town...

Sylvia Morgan (Harrogate, 2020-08-08)

#378

Samantha’s ideas for one of Harrogates greatest meeting places must be given a new chance. Please.

Brian Preston (Harrogate , 2020-08-08)

#379

This pub has always been my local no matter where Ive lived. I just love the place and the staff are amazing. Hoping for another race day 2021. We love you COACH AND HORSES. X go Sam

Jane Francis (Harrogate, 2020-08-09)

#380

One small error of judgement shouldn’t cast a shadow over the vast amount of work John has done for charity in this community.

Brian Chattaway (Harrogate, 2020-08-09)

#383

This has been consistently the best pub in Harrogate for many years, we need to get it back open as soon as possible.

Mike Cowling (Harrogate, 2020-08-10)

#384

The Coach and Horses is a brilliantly run pub - staff friendly to visitors and residents alike ... we need more places like this not less after Covid

Richard Kett (Harrogate, 2020-08-10)

#386

St Martins hospice need the fund raising from the raffle

Anthony Rhodes (Harrogate, 2020-08-10)

#390

The pub is amazing, needs to be part of Harrogate.

Adam Pike (Harrogate , 2020-08-10)

#391

A real community Pub that is really missed including serious fund raising for a Charity

Brian Haines (Harrogate , 2020-08-10)

#393

This is a pleasant Harrogate watering hole and long may it continue. Sam would be a worthy steward of this great community establishment. Closing it would result in a big loss to the character of the town.

Adrian GIBBS (Harrogate, 2020-08-11)

#394

It is Harrogate's finest and most well managed pub. Send those who removed licence on a retraining course.

Ian Bristow (Harrogate, 2020-08-11)

#396

The Coach and Horses is an iconic venue in Harrogate. It is a community hub for many and a phenomenal supporter of charities

Felicity Anderson (Harrogate, 2020-08-11)

#399

The Coach and Horses is a force for good in Harrogate and is a well run establishment

Mark Moorby (Leeds, 2020-08-11)



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