Gloucestershire County Cricket Club spot potential new ground
It's 5 miles from the existing Seat Unique stadium
Gloucestershire County Cricket Club says they've found a site for a potential new ground.
They'll be looking at possible development opportunities at Swanmoor Stoke - which is near landmarks like The Wave and the Wild Place Project.
As the crow flies, the site is under five miles from GCCC’s Seat Unique Stadium.
It comes as yesterday, they announced the signing of a non-binding Heads of Terms agreement.
Back in December 2023, the club first told us of their intention to explore alternative sites for a possible relocation.
We're told this latest announcement does not tie the Club into a legal arrangement but maintains momentum on productive conversations that have taken place over a number of months.
The club say they will continue its discussions with the owners of other possible sites too - but their 'primary focus' will be this location at Swanmoor Lake.
They add, whatever the outcome, the Seat Unique Stadium will continue to serve as the County’s home for the 'foreseeable future', with the Club having secured international match-hosting rights each year in Bristol from the ECB until 2032.
'Continued momentum'
Club Chair, Peter Matthews, said: “We know that the subject of a prospective ground move is important to our Members, local residents and stakeholders, and we are committed to communicate any developments with all concerned at the earliest possible opportunity.
“Whilst today’s announcement shows continued momentum in our search for a possible new home, it doesn’t materially change the status quo. We are not tied into any legal deal and whilst the Board-appointed team will continue to work up the Club’s options in line with the non-binding Heads of Terms, the entirety of our executive team will remain focused on running the Club and making the Seat Unique Stadium a welcoming and enjoyable year-round destination for matches and events.
“It is important to stress that there is much detailed work to do before we can put specific proposals to the Board for its consideration. So, whilst this looks like a tremendous opportunity, the project is still at concept stage. We will be hosting a number of Member and resident-focussed events in the weeks and months to come and we will be happy to answer questions that may arise at those sessions.”