Widnes Football Club is delighted to announce that we have submitted a planning application to Halton Borough Council to build a new football facility on Dundalk Road.

Plans have been submitted to the Council's planning department for the new facility at the King George V playing fields off Dundalk Road, which would see the former Halton Corporation Recreation Club renovated, extended and brought back into use.

The existing two football pitches would be retained and new stands for supporters, flood lighting, ticket office and turnstiles would be constructed. The stands would accommodate seated and standing supporters.

Proposals for the 75,541sq m site also include a lift to the clubhouse and a ramp for disabled access as well as a total of 85 car parking spaces, 45 of which would be new.

The renovated ground floor would include changing facilities for home and away teams and match officials, a club shop, showers, office and laundry.

The first floor would have a social room, kitchen, bar, a room for visiting directors and a viewing balcony for watching matches.

"We are really excited about this project," chairman Ian Ross said.

"It's been a long, drawn out process but this is an important milestone.

"We are a rapidly growing community club with over 600 junior members now from a standing start and the development at the corpy club will not only enhance the first team experience for fans and players, but also give youth teams a place they can call home.

"The club shareholders are investing significant funds to bring back to life and enhance a great but decaying facility, one the two can be proud of."