disabled access laws will force changes to Britain's first community-owned pub, the Beauchamp Arms in Dymock.
Because it is owned by the parish council, which bought the pub rather than see it close, the Beauchamp Arms qualifies as a publicly-owned building and is covered by the new laws.
The council says a disabled access ramp and a disabled toilet, featuring a radar key, will also have to be installed.
The new laws come into force next January.
The matter was discussed for the first time by the parish council at its meeting at the Ann Cam Primary School on Monday.
Parish clerk Jenny Thick said: "I think there may be grants available. It's got to be done."
The parish council is to hold talks with Forest of Dean District Council to get more information. The laws say every effort must be undertaken to ensure public buildings offer disabled access.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article