The Windmill Tavern, Lea is one of five Lancashire pubs that are being assessed financially.

Patrick Lannagan and Julien Irving of Mazars LLP have been appointed as Joint Administrators of Provincial Hotels & Inns Limited (The Company), as of 21 June 2021.

The Company, which was created in 2013, owns and trades four public houses and a hotel/brasserie in north Lancashire.

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They will be assessing the businesses’ finances but are also encouraging anyone with an interest in taking over the public houses to make contact with Avison Young

Patrick Lannagan said: “Trading will continue while the Administrators assess the financial position of the businesses. Given the popularity of the pubs and hotel, the Joint Administrators are confident of achieving a positive outcome for the sites.

“The teams at each of the pubs and the hotel are very appreciative of the support of our customers at this difficult time. That continued support will give us the best chance of securing a successful outcome and preserving jobs.”

The administrators will be writing to all creditors over the next few days.

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The five businesses in Lancashire that are involved are:

• The Windmill Tavern, Preston
• The County Lodge & Brasserie, Carnforth
• The Blue Anchor, Bolton-le-Sands
• The Manor Inn, Lancaster
• Yorkshire House Hotel, Lancaster

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