A Teesside pub that has changed hands multiple times in recent years is looking for another fresh start under a new management team.
The Swan in Billingham reopened under new operators at the beginning of September, with plans to restore the pub's place at the heart of the community.
The new team has admitted on social media that the venue "needs a lot of TLC" but vowed to work hard to bring it back to life.
Now the pub is inviting customers to submit their ideas about what they would like to see to bring the venue back to life.
Ideas under consideration include live entertainment, sport, food nights, family events, DJs, karaoke and community activities.
The Swan in Billingham. (Image: Find My Pub)
The new team said: "We're bringing The Swan back to life and giving it a whole new chapter.
"We know the place needs a lot of TLC, and we're not pretending it's perfect, but we're working hard behind the scenes to make improvements and create a pub that the local community can be proud of."
The team aims to build the pub around the needs of local people, asking residents for suggestions on everything from entertainment to food and drink menus.
The latest chapter in The Swan's history follows a turbulent few years for the venue.
The Swan first opened in 1940, and operating for over 80 years before all its staff were made redundant when operator Simple Leisure went into liquidation in 2021.
The venue reopened in 2022, then changed hands again in 2023, when new operators announced refurbishment works and plans to revitalise the pub.
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Now under different management once again, the latest team says its ambitions stretch beyond just reopening the doors.
"The Swan has had its ups and downs, changed hands more times than anyone would like, and we know it needs more than a bit of paint," they said.
"Our goal is simple: bring back the atmosphere, bring back the community, bring back the memories and hopefully create plenty of new ones."
The team believes The Swan can once again become a hub for Billingham by listening to local customers and working with them.
Anyone wishing to share ideas or follow the pub's progress can do so via The Swan's Facebook page.
The Northern Echo has reached out to The Swan for comment.