THE battle to secure a village pub's future has taken another step in the licensee's favour as the district council has upheld its status as an asset of community value.The Compasses, in Colchester Road, Great Totham, has been awarded the status three times but then lost it following objections from the pub's owner, David Clay.Mr Clay wants to use the pub's car park to build two homes but has had his application refused.Whilst he is appealing the decision against his planning bid, Maldon...
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