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Plan for artificial football pitch approved in Countesthorpe
Plans for an artificial grass football pitch in Countesthorpe have been given the go-ahead. Blaby District Council has approved a planning application from LiFE Multi-Academy Trust to place a a floodlit 3G football pitch facility at Countesthorpe Academy, Winchester Road in to planning documents, the Football Association (FA) has identified a "need" for a 3G pitch in the area and said it would be prepared to fund the introduction of an "appropriate" said the proposed facility at the secondary school would also comprise of a spectator area, 14m (46 ft) high floodlights and fencing.
Documents added: "The introduction of this new proposal will expand and improve the facilities available at the site and within the wider community, thus encouraging a wider range of participants."
