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BBC News
18-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Workington Cumberland Sports Village stadium design revealed
New plans have been revealed for a stadium which would house a town's football and rugby approved, Cumberland Sports Village in Cumbria will have capacity for 3,700 Workington AFC and Workington Town RLFC fans - 2,700 seated and 1,000 year Cumberland Council agreed last year to spend £235,000 on designing the new Sports Village spokesman Dave Bowden said the new ground had the potential to "create lasting benefits for Workington AFC, Workington Town RLFC and the whole community". As part of the plans, the existing stands will be demolished and West Stand, the stadium's main structure, will including seating for about 1,000 people, wheelchair viewing spaces, a large function suite, executive boxes and a sports bar and external fan stands will be built on the South and East sides of the ground, with an uncovered North Stand. The existing pitch will also be replaced with a 3G playing surface and new floodlights will be installed. 'Inspiring future generations' Workington AFC said the development would provide a "modern, high-quality facility" for the first team, youth development and the club's community programmes.A Workington Town RLFC spokesperson said: "We believe that the project will inspire future generations to want to watch and play sport in this facility. "We feel the project is of the right scale, with a sensible and realistic approach, and will provide lasting benefits for Workington and West Cumbria." The stadium will also have facilities for meetings, conferences, community Council leader, Mark Fryer, said: "It is fantastic that we now have some revised detailed designs for a venue which will cement our status as major players on the sporting map." Plans to develop a new stadium have been in the works for more than five years and have been scaled back from an initial design for 8,000 the now-defunct Allerdale Borough Council dropped the project, the region missed out on hosting a Rugby League World Cup match because it did not have a suitable stadium. Public engagement events are to be held to get feedback on the plans, which are expected to be submitted to the council at the end of approval is given, it is hoped construction will begin in early 2026 and be completed in 2027. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
ITV News
18-06-2025
- Sport
- ITV News
New 10m sports village in West Cumbria could open within the next two years
A new 10m sports village in West Cumbria could open within the next two years. The development includes a stadium for Workington Reds and Workington Town League club which will be built on the existing Borough Park site. Those behind the scheme say the stadium will hold 3,700 sitting and standing spectators. Floodlights and parking facilities will also be adjusted to fit the facility. Both Workington AFC and Workington RLFC will have the opportunity to hold engagement events over the summer. With a planning application set to be submitted by the end of July 2025, its expected construction work will begin in early 2026, finishing within 18 months. The existing pitch will also be replaced with a 3G pitch suitable for both football and rugby. Dave Bowden, spokesman for Cumberland Sports Village, said: "We're pleased to be part of such positive progress on the Cumberland Sports Village project. "It's a project built on partnership and shared vision and we're excited by the potential it holds to create lasting benefits for Workington AFC, Workington Town RLFC, and the whole community. "We thank everyone involved in reaching this stage and look forward to continue working hard to make this vision a reality." Leader of Cumberland Council, Cllr Mark Fryer, added: 'We remain fully committed to supporting Cumberland Sports Village Ltd in delivering the Sports Village project. "I have been fighting for West Cumbria to have a top-class stadium for many years and it is fantastic that we now have some revised detailed designs for a venue which will cement our status as major players on the sporting map.' A spokesperson from Workington Town RLFC added: "This development marks a significant step forward for both the club and the wider area, offering modern infrastructure to support rugby league, local sport, and community events. 'We believe that the project will inspire future generations to want to watch and play sport in this facility. "We feel that the project is of the right scale, with a sensible and realistic approach, and will provide lasting benefits for Workington and West Cumbria. We're excited to play our part in this ambitious and transformative project.' A spokesperson from Workington AFC said: 'The proposed development will provide a modern, high-quality facility to support first-team performance, youth development, and the ongoing delivery of our club's community programmes across West Cumbria. "It also presents valuable commercial opportunities to help secure long-term sustainability. The Board of Workington AFC looks forward to help make these plans a reality for our club and community.'
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Workington Reds part company with manager Mark Fell
Workington Reds have parted company with manager Mark Fell. The Borough Park club have announced that Fell and his assistant Graham Lancashire have both left the club. The decision comes with three games left in the Northern Premier League Premier Division season, with Workington still battling to avoid relegation. Coaches Brian Dawson and Billy Redden have been placed in caretaker charge for the final games of the 2024/25 campaign. Fell's departure follows Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Leek Town, with the Reds 17th in the table, three points above the relegation zone. Board — Workington AFC (@WorkingtonAFC) April 15, 2025 Workington said in a statement on behalf of their board: "Workington AFC can confirm that they have mutually agreed to part company with manager Mark Fell and his assistant Graham Lancashire. "It has been a difficult decision for all parties to make and certainly not one anybody envisaged taking at this stage of the season. "We'd like to place on record our thanks to Mark and Graham and their team for all their hard work during their time with the club and we wish them well in the future. "The club's absolute number one priority is maintaining our Step 3 status. "Brian Dawson and Billy Redden will take training tonight and will oversee the final three games of the season as we bid to secure the points we need. "The club will start the process of appointing a new manager immediately." Fell, the former Lancaster City boss, had been appointed at Borough Park at the end of last season as he replaced Danny Grainger. In the league he has overseen 13 wins, seven draws and 19 defeats, as Workington struggle to get over the safety line in the closing stages of the campaign, amid their second season back in the NPL Premier. Dawson and Redden are set to be in the dugout for Saturday's home clash with Prescot Cables. Reds then go to Morpeth Town on Easter Monday before their last game of the season against Ashton United at Borough Park.
