CJB wrote:

The Hawley Arms is nowhere near re-opening.

Not according to the press last week, which included interviews with the
licencee, who was expecting the builders to be out within ten days.

The Council is insisting upon better emergency exits which is causing an
amount of rebuilding
above repairing the damage from the fire.

Quite possibly may be the result of a subsequent inspection, owners have a
habit of being over-optimistic and jumping the gun!