Grounds for optimism over Lancs pitch plans
Manchester Evening News|March 03, 2023
The proposed development, which is in partnership with Lancashire County Council who own the land, would be located on green belt land in Farington, close to Preston.
CHRIS OSTICK
Grounds for optimism over Lancs pitch plans

LANCASHIRE’S plans to build a second ground have moved a step closer.

With The Hundred, international cricket and concerts putting pressure on the availability of Emirates Old Trafford, the Red Rose want to create a second venue which will eventually host some first-team matches.

A planning application for what the club call ‘a new high-quality sports facility in the heart of the county’ has now been approved in principle by councillors – subject to any call-in from the Secretary of State.

Lancashire will initially host men’s second team and women’s matches at the ground, and will use it as a training base for all Red Rose sides – from age groups up to the first team.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM MANCHESTER EVENING NEWSView all
COME AND JOIN US
Manchester Evening News

COME AND JOIN US

SILVA URGES UNITED TARGET NEVES TO PLAY ALONGSIDE HIM AT ETIHAD

time-read
1 min  |
June 08, 2024
Now's the time to make Red Jar-RAID
Manchester Evening News

Now's the time to make Red Jar-RAID

THOSE on Merseyside are baffled by Jarrad Branthwaite's omission from the England squad.

time-read
3 mins  |
June 08, 2024
Gareth could get Reds job...with bit of luck
Manchester Evening News

Gareth could get Reds job...with bit of luck

IF you were to hand Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford a blank sheet of paper and ask them to draw up their perfect United plan, you would get some intriguing answers.

time-read
2 mins  |
June 08, 2024
Grealish must use pain for his gain
Manchester Evening News

Grealish must use pain for his gain

THE wind at Selhurst Park was so ferocious on a sunny April afternoon that it was sending Jack Grealish's hair left, right and backwards but that wasn't going to stop him making his point.

time-read
3 mins  |
June 08, 2024
City warned Prem chiefs will fight hard
Manchester Evening News

City warned Prem chiefs will fight hard

CITY have been warned that the Premier League cannot afford to back down in their upcoming hearing over financial regulations.

time-read
2 mins  |
June 08, 2024
I had to leave for Barcelona, it was a no-brainer
Manchester Evening News

I had to leave for Barcelona, it was a no-brainer

TORRES HAS NO REGRETS OVER CITY DEPARTURE

time-read
2 mins  |
June 08, 2024
Peet keeps relaxed as Warriors prepare for cup final
Manchester Evening News

Peet keeps relaxed as Warriors prepare for cup final

WIGAN COACH SAYS HE ENJOYS WEMBLEY COUNTDOWN

time-read
2 mins  |
June 08, 2024
Palestine state in Labour manifesto
Manchester Evening News

Palestine state in Labour manifesto

RECOGNITION of Palestinian statehood as part of any Middle East peace process will be a Labour manifesto pledge, Sir Keir Starmer confirmed as party figures met to sign off on the final policy document.

time-read
1 min  |
June 08, 2024
FROM TINY STUDENTS' PARTY TO UK'S TOP CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Manchester Evening News

FROM TINY STUDENTS' PARTY TO UK'S TOP CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL

HOW PARKLIFE GREW FROM ITS HUMBLE ORIGINS TO HOST AN AUDIENCE OF 80,000

time-read
3 mins  |
June 08, 2024
"There's nothing like that here'
Manchester Evening News

"There's nothing like that here'

OLDHAM RESIDENTS SLAM FARAGE CLAIM THERE ARE AREAS OF TOWN WHERE NO ONE SPEAKS ENGLISH

time-read
3 mins  |
June 08, 2024