A PUB is set to reopen under new management.

The Cherry Tree, in Cressing Road, Witham, has been boarded up while work takes place inside.

A spokesman for owner Punch Taverns said: “Following a change of tenant, the Cherry Tree has closed for a short period while essential health and safety works are carried out.

“We anticipate these works will take approximately two weeks, whereupon the Cherry Tree will reopen for trade. “

The spokesman added: “We apologise to customers for any inconvenience.”