Lancaster pub remains closed and acts cancelled due to unsafe building
A pub in Lancaster remains closed after a 'dangerous building' forced road closures over the weekend.
The Tap House on Gage Street in Lancaster was evacuated after nearby Mary Street and Gage Street were cordoned off over the weekend due to safety concerns on Sunday.
It remains closed today (May 9) and it is hoped the pub will reopen on Friday.
A spokesman for The Tap House said: “We remain closed on Gage Street following yesterday's evacuation. The earliest we'd hopefully re-open would be on Friday unless further inspection uncovers more concern. We'll update you all as soon as we can. Artistes booked have been communicated with.
"Bands Against The Wall cancellations for this week we can confirm are Parrilla Band Blackpool and Scott Millington Music....new dates to be announced via The Tap House page as soon as possible.
“Thanks to everyone for kind, understanding and support messages.”
A nearby restaurant remains open as normal following the road closure due to an ‘unsafe’ building.
Seven Sins on Mary Street in Lancaster said on Facebook on June 7: “Just a heads up if you’re visiting us today, our lovely neighbours at The Tap House , or just wanting to get down Mary Street - there’s a large crack in the frontage of the Collegian Club so the fire service are in attendance and have closed the road for vehicles.
"We’re still open as normal so if you’re booked in, please allow some extra time.”
Emergency services cordoned off several roads in Lancaster city centre on Sunday after a huge vertical crack appeared in the outside wall of the former Collegian Club building.
Lancashire Police confirmed Gage Street had been closed to the public because of safety concerns.
They were asked to assist with road closures by the fire service.
A spokesman for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 12:33 on June 7, fire crews attended an incident on Gage Street, Lancaster, involving an unstable structure. Firefighters assessed the scene a before the incident was handed over to a building inspector.
“Crews were in attendance for approximately three hours.”
The nearby Tap House pub, that was hosting a charity event attended by the Mayor Lancaster, was reportedly evacuated as a precaution and relocated to The Borough in Dalton Square.
Police officers and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service remained at the scene whilst assessments were made.
Lancaster City Council confirmed that they were working with contractors to make the building safe.