Pub loses 80 per cent of usual takings because of road works
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
A local business claims it's lost out on significant takings because of poor road work signage.
The Liverpool Arms is on Whitebridge Road in Baldrine - that route is currently being reconstructed with work set to continue for another two weeks.
Owner Nigel Dobson says he lost nearly 80 per cent of his usual income on Monday because the signage doesn't tell the public they're open for business.
It does however highlight other businesses nearby which are still open - Nigel says this along with customers not driving past has lost him more than £800:
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