A COMMUNITY landmark will celebrate its centenary with a complete redevelopment.

Barton Laws, a playing field and community building in Wigton, has been awaiting redevelopment since 2013.

The building houses changing rooms for local sports teams and toilets but it will be demolished to make way for a community hub for everyone to enjoy.

The town council bought it in 1920 as a memorial to the Wigton soldiers who died in World War One.

Julia Webster, assistant town clerk, said: “We really do want it built, if possible, next year because that will be the 100th anniversary of when the field was purchased.”

The original plan was to refurbish the building but, as time wore on and the building deteriorated, it was decided it would be demolished.

Funding is currently being approved giving hope to the council that work can begin at the end of 2019.

Elaine Lynch, chairwoman of Wigton town council, said: “This is a big project for the council. We felt this was a good time to do it and give the community the modern facilities they deserve.”