A popular bar in Ilkley has made a statement to reassure staff and customers that despite reports in local newspapers it's business as normal.
Twisted Bars (Ilkley) Ltd, which runs The Ticket Office and The Yard in Ilkley, has made an order for a creditors' voluntary liquidation to wind up the company, as reported in Ilkley Gazette on Friday.
Posting on the Ticket Office Bar Facebook page Friday evening the statements reads:
"We’ve seen the recent piece in the Ilkley Gazette and just wanted to reassure everyone.
"Nothing has changed for our customers, staff or suppliers.
"All of our venues remain open as normal, the team you know and love is still here, and everything continues to run just as it always has.
"Most importantly, our staff jobs are safe, and we’re looking forward to continuing to welcome you all in for great drinks, food, music and good times.
"Thank you, as always, for your continued support — it really does mean a lot to us and the whole team."
According to Companies House documents, Twisted Bars (Ilkley) Ltd has appointed liquidator Richard Marchinton, of Conselia Limited, based on Hawksworth Street in Ilkley.
Financial information shows Twisted Bars (Ilkley) Ltd has debts of £334,283.58. The main creditor is HM Revenue & Customs, who are owed over £160,000 for for VAT and PAYE/NIC. Other creditors include RNS Property Ltd, Twisted Bars Holdings Ltd, Barclays Bank and British Gas.

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