Press release issued by the Save The Unicorn working party
July 28, 2025
Cublington, Buckinghamshire
The community-led campaign to save Cublington’s beloved village pub, The Unicorn, has won national recognition – with a mention in the House of Commons this month, probably the first pub to be addressed in the proposed right to buy legislation.
The currently closed pub, which has stood at the heart of village life for generations, is the subject of a determined local effort to bring it into community ownership. The campaign, driven by residents of Cublington and surrounding areas, received a major boost on Thursday 17th July when it was raised in Parliament by local MP Laura Kyrke-Smith, highlighting the vital role pubs like The Unicorn play in rural life.
Watch the clip here: https://youtu.be/lzuJ7OprHk4?si=8LHg6ROw9DTfD8-W
“This isn’t just about saving a pub,” said a spokesperson for the Save The Unicorn campaign. “It’s about preserving a vital part of our heritage and community, a place where neighbours gather, stories are shared, and the spirit of the village comes alive. We’re proud that our campaign has now been recognised in Parliament – it shows the strength of what we’re building together.”
This isn’t the first time Cublington has come together to fight for its future. In the 1970s, the village famously resisted plans to become the site of London’s third airport, a victory that earned it the nickname “the village that roared.” That same spirit of community determination is alive and well today.
The Save The Unicorn team has already secured over £430,000 in pledges from local residents towards the pub’s asking price. A formal Red Book valuation, an independent assessment required as part of the community right to buy process, is due to be released shortly. This will help clarify the final amount the village will need to raise should the opportunity to exercise the right to buy be confirmed. With the valuation in place, a formal offer will be submitted along with a business plan that would see the pub reopen with a community-first approach, potentially including food, events, and even local produce retail.
Supporters are urging locals and former residents alike to get involved, whether by pledging support, spreading the word, or joining the campaign’s growing volunteer group.
“This is a rare chance to protect a vital part of our heritage,” the campaign team added. “With enough support, we can restore The Unicorn as a thriving, community-run pub that serves not just drinks, but people.”
Support the campaign by pledging or donating today via GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-the-unicorn-pub
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Media Contact:
Andrew Peck, apeck@corblegroup.co.uk, 07702 324471