DavidM Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, dkw said: Great, so a half arsed upgrade using space that isnt there. Also, how can this be true "But he said the cost of building these enabling developments adjacent to the ground, rather than as part of the stadium, could be “considerably cheaper”, how can building a completely new building away from the stadium be cheaper, considering they will have to run new services to this building, build a new structure etc? The whole thing sounds like its terribly thought out. “ 11th hour submission “ thrown in as some sort of diluted lowest common denominator compromise brought out of mothballs sort of says it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockerlad Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 well said David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
townie88 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Not ideal. I think everyone would prefer a totally new, modern complex. But if that isnt possible, I'd accept the '11th hour' option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rango Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 · The executive has decided to tell officers to keep working on the business case with a view to reducing costs to the taxpayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 19 minutes ago, Rango said: · The executive has decided to tell officers to keep working on the business case with a view to reducing costs to the taxpayer Is that the decision? Might as well say goodbye to the world Cup games then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 I'm confused what's happening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 @BBC_Cumbria: Senior councillors in Allerdale have ordered a review of plans to build a new sports stadium in Workington. The decision prompted cries of anger from the public gallery at a meeting of the council’s ruling executive. brilliant, well done to the backwards thinking imbecile councillors in holding back the town, that's the death of both semi pro sports teams and no decent sporting facilities for the areas kids. Suppose we'll still have some nice hanging baskets though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Arrow Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Only 6 Executives attended,all 6 voted against the current proposal. Jenkinson said it was a 95 million PFI project. I walked out in disgust with other angry fans. F***ing disgrace. Once in a lifetime opportunity wasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieTownie Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 96million PFI? What does that mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maripins Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 These 6 morons obviously decided that it would be a unanimous NO. Politicians representing the people, that's an overstatement! Power hungry a**e h***s. Take a councillors freebie up the orinoco and stay there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Route66 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Small town mentality,aren't brave enough and no long term vision for the area,who were the 6 and who else should have been there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voodooguru Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 11 minutes ago, Red Arrow said: Only 6 Executives attended,all 6 voted against the current proposal. Jenkinson said it was a 95 million PFI project. I walked out in disgust with other angry fans. F***ing disgrace. Once in a lifetime opportunity wasted. Who were the 6 pal? The race is not always to the swift nor the battle to the strong, but thats the way to bet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 21 minutes ago, GeordieTownie said: 96million PFI? What does that mean? Indeed , what the hell does that mean . From the man hot on making sure the sums add up ....sad state of affairs . A tiny few making such big retrograde actions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
town4me Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 15 minutes of fame for some people ruining the future of sport in allerdale with a caveman negative attitude. WELL WE ALL KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN THE NEXT LOCAL ELECTIONS COME AROUND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maripins Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 From the Allerdale council web site these are the listed executive members. COUNCILLOR JOHN COOK COUNCILLOR MARION FITZGERALD (CHAIR) COUNCILLOR MARK JENKINSON (VICE CHAIR) COUNCILLOR MIKE JOHNSON COUNCILLOR GEORGE KEMP COUNCILLOR PAUL SCOTT COUNCILLOR STEPHEN STODDART Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Arrow Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 A private finance initiative (PFI) is a way of financing public sector projects through the private sector. ... Under a private finance initiative, the private company handles the up-front costs instead of the government.15 Apr 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Arrow Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, maripins said: From the Allerdale council web site these are the listed executive members. COUNCILLOR JOHN COOK COUNCILLOR MARION FITZGERALD (CHAIR) COUNCILLOR MARK JENKINSON (VICE CHAIR) COUNCILLOR MIKE JOHNSON COUNCILLOR GEORGE KEMP COUNCILLOR PAUL SCOTT COUNCILLOR STEPHEN STODDART Paul Scott was missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
townie88 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 P*ss take. A review of the plans!? Is it just me? Or have the plans been there to review for past God knows how many months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maripins Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Just now, townie88 said: P*ss take. A review of the plans!? Is it just me? Or have the plans been there to review for past God knows how many months? It just proves how totally incompetent this shower is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOWNSTRIP13 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY OUR LOCAL M P, ISN'T INVOLVED, UNLESS SHE'S BUSY WITH CAR PARKING FINES, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Arrow Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 A private finance initiative (PFI) is a way of financing public sector projects through the private sector. ... Under a private finance initiative, the private company handles the up-front costs instead of the government.15 Apr 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Sad day. Why would you not want to improve the town at no extra cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townie987 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Anyone notice the lack of professionalism amongst the councillors today? In particular Jenkinson who was smirking when fans started arguing about the decision? Laughing about the decision in front of fans. God help the people of Workington with this bunch of idiots in charge. What a wasted opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Arrow Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Replied by Laffy on topic New Workington stadium at last It looks like quite a smart way of doing it to be honest-I’m guessing council can underwrite a long lease and sell it to an annuity fund off about 40yp-say 2.5p yield with RPI increases, backed onto some commercial leases like the NHS.A lot of these deals about in the market as annuity funds are desperate for long term yield. To do this,you need a developer working with the Council-this would absolutely be my way of building a new BP.Its a variation of PFI but with the rate of interest being a fraction of the old PFI schemes. Andrew Lapping (financial expert) but Mr Jenkinson obviously knows more than him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rango Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 Allerdale councillors say the new review of the plans for a sports stadium on the site of the Workington Reds ground is necessary to defend the council's interest. The council changed political control in the May elections, and the coalition of Conservatives and Independents now in charge has always had doubts about the scheme, which would create a shared base for the town's football and rugby league teams, with offices let out to Sellafield and the NHS providing an income. Mark Jenkinson, the council's deputy leader, said the potential liability was up to £95m, in the worst case, and officers have been asked to look at decreasing the cost by reducing the size of the development. Asked whether more delay to stop and chance of the stadium being ready for the Rugby League World Cup in 2021, Mr Jenkinson said more talks would be held with the Rugby League. Quote Message: What we can't do is rush into a decision. What we can't do is rush into a decision. Quote Message: Today's decision will be used for further discussions with the Rugby League World Cup and see where we end up." from Mark Jenkinson Today's decision will be used for further discussions with the Rugby League World Cup and see where we end up." Mark Jenkinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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