Scunthorpe United Football Club have had their plans for a new all-seater stadium approved. The plans form part of an overall £25million out-of-town football and leisure development. Designs for the new stadium have been drawn up by the Frank Whittle Partnership. They incorporate a 12,000 capacity ground as well as a 100-bedroom hotel, a multi-use indoor arena and community sports pitches. The new site is near the club’s present Glanford Park home.

The planning application was approved by North Lincolnshire Council in April. Contractors are expected to be appointed shortly. Work will start on the development as soon as possible with a completion scheduled for July 2016.

Details: www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk