Decision details

Cheshire East Council is the accountable body for Crewe Town Board, which promotes the regeneration and economic development of Crewe.

The Cumberland Arena project has been identified by Crewe Town Board within the Crewe Towns Fund programme, having been submitted, with the approval of the Council’s S151 Officer, to DLUHC now MHCLG, who have approved each project.

The project will see a number of improvements to the Cumberland Arena sports facilities in Crewe. Part of the existing building at the arena will be demolished and a new two-storey extension will be built to provide a reception area, three new multi-functional studio spaces and better facilities for spectators, including covered seating.  Extra car parking spaces, a new electricity sub-station, a new storage compound, and electric vehicle charging points will also be provided, and access to the site for pedestrians and cyclists will be improved – with a new pedestrian entrance and bike shelters included in the works.

To enter into a contract with a contractor procured via the NW Construction Hub, to undertake the construction phase RIBA Stage 5 & 6 for the extension at Cumberland Arena.