13th September 2024 ❘ Burnetts' News
A landmark moment for Carlisle United
A landmark moment for Carlisle United…
Carlisle United Football Club has confirmed that it is to gain a new training facility – a landmark moment for the club – and one which we were very proud to play a part in.
Our Commercial Property Partner Robbie Mather and Senior Associate Ben Crystal acted for the club on the lease for the initial phase of the training facility.
Following the agreement of a five-year lease between Carlisle United Football Club and Cumberland Council, the club plans to develop the upper plateau as part of its long-term vision to be at the heart of the community. This will result in £50,000 capital investment in grass roots football within the city.
This transformative initiative marks a significant investment in both the club and the city of Carlisle. The project will not only enhance Carlisle United’s training capabilities but also contribute to the improvement of existing community sports facilities at sites in Carlisle, including the remaining community pitches at the Sheepmount.
Tom Piatak, Chairman of Carlisle United Football Club said:
“It’s great news for the club to have the initial five-year lease signed. That will enable us to get two pitches up and running as quickly as possible, which we hope to have done by October.
“The Council have been fantastic to work with. The Sheepmount is a community asset so we’ve had to go through the right processes, and we’re looking forward to continuing our relationship going forward.”
Our Commercial Property Partner Robbie Mather said:
“It has been great to work with the Club on this project and several others over the summer months. It is a massive statement of intent from the ownership that this investment will bring the long term success of the football club. I am really looking forward to seeing the onward development of the training facilities and the talent it produces as Carlisle goes up the leagues again!”