Ripon Rugby Club’s plan to build a 100-seater stand at its Mallorie Park ground has moved a step closer.
If approved by North Yorkshire Council, the new spectator facility will be paid for from a legacy left to the club by former first team captain and president Tim Wray, who died in 2018.
At its full Ripon City Council meeting on Monday, members gave their support to a planning application, which also includes a request to build pitch-side shelters/dugouts for coaches, players and disabled supporters.
Other planned improvements are a new shed for ground maintenance equipment, a security fence and creation of a new entry route into the site.
Should planning consent be granted, the stand, alongside the club’s first team pitch, will be named The Tim Wray Stand as a lasting tribute to the club’s benefactor.
Ripon Rugby Union Football Club, is approaching its 140th anniversary, having been founded in 1886.
The club, which has 800 members and its own clubhouse, has two men’s and one women’s teams, along with one of the largest junior sections in the north of England.
In addition to its focus on rugby, it hosts Ripon Runners and provides facilities that are used by community groups and organisations.
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Police release CCTV after Ripon Rugby Club burglary
North Yorkshire Police has released a CCTV image of a man it wants to speak to following a burglary at Ripon Rugby Club.
The clubhouse was broken into at 10.47pm on December 18 and bottles of alcohol were stolen from the bar.
Officers today appealed to the public to get in touch if they recognise the man pictured or know where he can be found.
A statement from police added:
“Anyone with any information is asked to email paul.griffiths@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Paul Griffiths.
“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“Please quote reference number 12220223467 when passing on information.”
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