Lancashire Pub Implements Ban on Children Under 16 After Complaints

The New Inn pub in Bacup, Lancashire, has implemented a ban on children under 16 following numerous complaints about mess and children being left unsupervised and running around. Additionally, those under 18 are no longer allowed after 7:30 p.m. The pub landlords described the decision as difficult but necessary, noting that even their own children are affected by the new rules. The community response has been mixed, with many supporting the ban as pubs are viewed primarily as adult spaces, while others argue that better parental supervision could have prevented the issue. This has reignited broader discussions about the appropriateness of children in pubs. The pub emphasized that the ban was not taken lightly and was a response to ongoing disruptions and safety concerns.