DEVELOPERS who received approval for a multi-functional food, drink, and entertainment venue in Carlisle have now been given the green light to transform a former Debenhams building in Wigan into a similar facility.

The new STACK venue, run by the Daniele Group, is expected to create 140 local jobs across different roles.

The approval follows after the firm recently opened its St. James' STACK site, a 3,000-person fan zone composed of 56 recycled shipping containers. 

As for the Carlisle plot, an Operational Management Plan (OMP), for the former Her Majesty's Theatre site on Lowther Street, was submitted by STACK Carlisle, to the council in April this year. 

It included trading hours, staffing and noise management, delivery and refuse collection details and a noise complaints procedure.

Applicants have previously stated it will create around 160 jobs for the area. 

Original reports suggest the build would begin in 2024.