Football complex approved for village
Plans for the new Merseyside football complex have been approved
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A football complex, including a 3G pitch and viewing areas, is set to be built in a village which the council said had a "lack of training facilities".
Knowsley Council's planning committee has approved a proposal to build the complex in Jubilee Park in the Merseyside village of Roby.
It will also include a development area, designed to accommodate youth sports pitches and training areas.
It will be used by Huyton Juniors FC which said it would make a huge difference to the club and local community.
In a report, Knowsley Council said: "The perception here is that a lack of training facilities prevents [football clubs] from establishing more teams.
鈥淭he proposed pitch has been designed for use by Huyton Juniors FC who it is proposed will manage this site under a long-term lease from Knowsley Council."
Steven Smith, who made a representation to the committee on behalf of Huyton Juniors FC, said: 鈥淭he difference this project could make to our club and our local community cannot be underestimated.鈥
Council leader Graham Morgan said the project would make a positive difference to the area's public health.
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