MALVERN Town are pushing ahead with £1million plans to enhance their ground and put in an artificial pitch.

The West Midlands League club agreed a rolling lease with land owners Malvern Hills District Council at the Langland Stadium in 2014.

They also announced their Project 2020 bid which remains on course to be completed in time for the 2019-20 season.

As well as the pitch, Malvern plan new changing rooms for players and officials through a clubhouse extension as well as improvements to the car park and ground entrance.

Town estimate the project will cost around £1m with financial contributions primarily from the Football Foundation along with the council and club themselves.

Additional funding will need to be generated by Town through donations, sponsorship and fundraising.

Chairman Chris Pinder said: “An ultra-modern artificial pitch and changing rooms deliver a pro-quality facility for the district for everyone to share and enjoy along with a much more sustainable business model for Malvern Town FC.

“The stadium already sees a high footfall of users, especially at cup final time, but with the pitch this will increase exponentially.

“Local adult and junior clubs like Welland and Leigh and Bransford Badgers have either outgrown or are forced to overuse their grass pitch options.

"These clubs can share the stadium and maximise its utilisation throughout the year.

"Stadia with grass pitches simply cannot accommodate this type of wide-ranging community usage.

“These are exciting times for the club as we look to take things to the next level.”