Sheepmount training ground lease agreed with Carlisle United
An announcement was made earlier.
Last updated 12th Sep 2024
A five-year lease for the Sheepmount upper plateau has been agreed between Carlisle United Football Club and Cumberland Council.
ÂŁ50,000 worth of capital investment in grass roots football within the city has been agreed,
Leader of Cumberland Council, Cllr Mark Fryer welcomed the partnership working. He said:
“This is exciting news for Carlisle and the wider Cumberland area. We are delighted to be working alongside Carlisle United FC, GLL and local clubs to support the growth of the community partnership.
“I would like to thank all those that have played their part in getting to this stage. It shows all the partners commitment and once in place will provide lasting benefits for existing users of the site and grass roots football in our region. We are delighted that CUFC have committed to engage with the community and develop a longer-term masterplan for the site. We look forward to seeing their vision come to life.”
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.”