What happens next for the Crooked House after company issued with striking-off order
The husband-and-wife at the centre of the demolition of the world-famous Crooked House pub will still be held liable, even if the company that owns the site is dissolved, campaigners say.
The building, at Himley, near Dudley, was severely damaged in a suspected arson attack nine days after ATE Farms bought it from former owner Marston's. Two days later it was unlawfully demolished on the instruction of ATE Farms.
South Staffordshire Council issued an enforcement notice in February 2024 ordering that the building, known as 'Britain's wonkiest pub', should be rebuilt in its original location.
But on Saturday the Express & Star revealed that a compulsory striking-off order had been issued on ATE Farms, after the company failed to submit its accounts by the due date. It had also failed to issue a confirmation statement, declaring that all its activities were within the law.
