A POPULAR UK hospitality chain is hoping to open a new site in Workington-creating between 30 and 40 jobs in the town.

Loungers UK Limited the company behind Cosy Club and Lounge have applied for a licence at  the former Garden premises on Steelman's Walk in Workington town centre.

The company say the business which would be a new Lounge premises could create between 30 and 40 new jobs in the town.

A spokesperson for Loungers said: “We've are in advanced negotiations on a site in Workington – it’s a great area and we are hopeful to join the local community by opening a Lounge and creating between 30-40 new jobs.

"Nothing is totally confirmed yet, however, for every Lounge we open, it’s important to us that we give back to the community – we partner with local charities to raise funds, our spaces are used for meetings of local groups and businesses, and we encourage customers to use us as a community hub.

“We hope to have more info on the site in Workington soon.”