A NEW disco and cowgirl-themed bar is set to liven up a town centre.

Rodeos will open in a former betting shop in Whitehaven Market Place, if plans are given the go-ahead by Cumberland Council.

An application to turn the ground floor of 54 Market Place from a betting shop into a bar has been submitted by Kelsey Hall.

The plans say: “We are applying for change of use to change our property from a betting shop to a bar. We would also like to get permission to put our logo / a sign on the back of the building.”

A Facebook page was launched earlier this year announcing the new bar but the location had remained a secret until the plans were submitted this week.

An opening date is yet to be announced.