The Whitakers Arms on Burnley Road, has been closed since January 15, yet today was its grand reopening where the Mayor of Hyndburn was in attendance.<br /><br />After a quick turnaround when it came to transforming the entire premises, The Whitaker’s Arms saw Mayor Terry Hurn cut the rope to announce that the pub is back in business.<br /><br />The refurbishment project was undertaken by Heineken-owned Star Pubs & Bars and has seen Vanessa Wolfenden take the helm as the licensee.<br />