The City of Wolverhampton Council will hold a hearing to decide on the alcohol license for the Old Stags Head pub in Penn, Wolverhampton, following complaints from local residents about potential noise disturbances. The pub, which has been closed since 2018, is currently being refurbished after a community campaign successfully prevented its conversion into housing. Sukhwinder Singh, the new owner, has requested permission to serve alcohol from 9am to midnight daily. However, some neighbors argue that serving alcohol from 9am is too early, especially near a school, and that a midnight closing time could lead to disruptive noise. One objector, a long-time village resident, expressed concerns about excessive noise from patrons when the pub was previously open. Despite initial objections from public health and police officials, these concerns were resolved after discussions with Singh. The pub, which has been a community asset for over 200 years, has faced multiple attempts to convert it to residential use, all of which were rejected by the council due to strong local opposition.