jenga 2,998 Posted June 28, 2019 i see you could be looking forward to higher council tax bills when this finally gets the go ahead . poor people of ALERDALE will be paying for it for the rest of their lives . if its not broke , dont fix it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carlislecomet2 304 Posted June 28, 2019 I thought that was the point......they are both broke, and both need fixing............................. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelShoe 479 Posted June 29, 2019 9 hours ago, Carlislecomet2 said: Yes lets keep the give the 2 s***holes a lick of paint each, and Bobs your uncle this part of West Cumbria can remain steadfastly in the 19th Century. Why would Workington want or need a state of the art multi function community stadium making use of historically low interest rates and interested prospective partners, when they already have the delights of BP and DP............ Absolutely pathetic, backward thinking idiots, and that is not just aimed at the lily livered excuse for councillors who have voted this down. Got to agree with this . I would imagine it will take some considerable time to come up with an alternative. Even the Town traders submitted a petition in favour of the stadium based on expected increase footfall from the Sellafield and NHS workers that would be using the facility. If your going to do something do it properly is my view re this. Can't wait for the Council Executive reasons for rejection and their intended contingency. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelShoe 479 Posted June 29, 2019 9 hours ago, jenga said: i see you could be looking forward to higher council tax bills when this finally gets the go ahead . poor people of ALERDALE will be paying for it for the rest of their lives . if its not broke , dont fix it I would expect to contribute through Council Tax for better community facilities . What would your reaction be if the council backed plans for a new speedway facility but stated this may result in an overall increase in council tax ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted June 29, 2019 3 hours ago, SteelShoe said: I would expect to contribute through Council Tax for better community facilities . What would your reaction be if the council backed plans for a new speedway facility but stated this may result in an overall increase in council tax ? Joe Public cant do anything about it . we just have to pay if we use it or not . but i can see a smaller/cheaper stadium being built in the next couple of years .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singy13 372 Posted June 29, 2019 2 hours ago, jenga said: Joe Public cant do anything about it . we just have to pay if we use it or not . but i can see a smaller/cheaper stadium being built in the next couple of years .... Don't see that happening, not even in 10 years.....but if Derwent Park becomes permanent home to both clubs, as seems more than likely, I therefore can see hope for a speedway venture.. it makes sense, doesn't it ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregory peck 308 Posted June 29, 2019 5 hours ago, jenga said: Joe Public cant do anything about it . we just have to pay if we use it or not . but i can see a smaller/cheaper stadium being built in the next couple of years .... Breeze blocks and tin sheeting is an Allerdale speciality,get a few community service lads to knock it up,cheap and cheerful,get those bonus sheets and expenses forms completed allerdale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singy13 372 Posted June 29, 2019 1 hour ago, gregory peck said: Breeze blocks and tin sheeting is an Allerdale speciality,get a few community service lads to knock it up,cheap and cheerful,get those bonus sheets and expenses forms completed allerdale Ok Allerdale go and see Armadale for help/ideas on stadium build..........The Edinburgh tin sheeting extravaganza. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,087 Posted June 29, 2019 Yea keep this thread running soon be end of season if the matches run !! Rain no rain in Berwick !! Scunny call off ?. But don't think anyone will be 3 X champions this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liz !!! 128 Posted June 30, 2019 This was all about the Rugby World Cup...pushing through a bloody daft idea in order to bring a few rugby matches to the area, sod the speedway...sod the football, lets manipulate everything to suit Workington Town, let's not worry about the long terrm implications to the tax payer. What Allerdale needs is an new stadium that is fit for purpose and is financiablly viable, that meets the needs of all the local sports, that will serve the needs of youth development and the community, that will bring new business to the town and surrounding areas, that will look beyond today and to the future...Allerdale isnt just Workington its a huge area of West Cumbria and the needs of the entire area need to be considered not just one club 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,405 Posted June 30, 2019 6 hours ago, Liz !!! said: This was all about the Rugby World Cup...pushing through a bloody daft idea in order to bring a few rugby matches to the area, sod the speedway...sod the football, lets manipulate everything to suit Workington Town, let's not worry about the long terrm implications to the tax payer. What Allerdale needs is an new stadium that is fit for purpose and is financiablly viable, that meets the needs of all the local sports, that will serve the needs of youth development and the community, that will bring new business to the town and surrounding areas, that will look beyond today and to the future...Allerdale isnt just Workington its a huge area of West Cumbria and the needs of the entire area need to be considered not just one club The nss at manchester fits the bill ! Now where can i get a comets polo shirt ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted June 30, 2019 1 minute ago, geoff100 said: The nss at manchester fits the bill ! Now where can i get a comets polo shirt ??? have a look in the charity shops ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted June 30, 2019 19 minutes ago, geoff100 said: The nss at manchester fits the bill ! Now where can i get a comets polo shirt ??? TaylorJ's washing line 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carlislecomet2 304 Posted June 30, 2019 7 hours ago, Liz !!! said: What Allerdale needs is an new stadium that is fit for purpose and is financiablly viable, that meets the needs of all the local sports, that will serve the needs of youth development and the community, that will bring new business to the town and surrounding areas, that will look beyond today and to the future...Allerdale isnt just Workington its a huge area of West Cumbria and the needs of the entire area need to be considered not just one club Agree with all the above, and from what I understand that is exactly what the proposed stadium was aiming to deliver. As for the rugby world cup, so what if they were aiming to stage matches there - what better way of showcasing a brand spanking new facility and at the same time showing that this part West Cumbria means business and is determined to move with the times. This will be a huge opportunity missed, and one that probably wont happen again. As for the speedway, the public had their opportunity last year to show what interest was still out there for the sport by turning up and supporting the best and most successful team in its history. Unfortunately only around 450 or so of us could be a**ed to do so. Who knows, if 1000+ had come through the gate maybe things could have been so different! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liz !!! 128 Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Carlislecomet2 said: Agree with all the above, and from what I understand that is exactly what the proposed stadium was aiming to deliver. As for the rugby world cup, so what if they were aiming to stage matches there - what better way of showcasing a brand spanking new facility and at the same time showing that this part West Cumbria means business and is determined to move with the times. This will be a huge opportunity missed, and one that probably wont happen again. As for the speedway, the public had their opportunity last year to show what interest was still out there for the sport by turning up and supporting the best and most successful team in its history. Unfortunately only around 450 or so of us could be a**ed to do so. Who knows, if 1000+ had come through the gate maybe things could have been so different! The main issue with the 2021 World Cup bid is that it was secured before planning was even approved for the stadium they were going to hold it in therefore inflating the costs considerably by having to build it much quicker than necessary. I have no issue with World Cup matches being held in the area but this was all done ar*se about face ! Edited June 30, 2019 by Liz !!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites