Alcester Town start search for funding as clubhouse extension plans approved by Stratford District Council
ALCESTER Town’s plans to extend their clubhouse have been given the green light – and club chiefs say they can now start looking into what grants are available to fund the majority of the project.
Stratford District Council granted permission for the Romans to make improvements to their clubhouse at the Stratford Road Ground and provide a seating area for around 80 to 100 people.
A bar room and storage space is also included in the plans which club chiefs say will not only benefit all their players, both juniors and adults, but the wider community as well.
It also means the Midland League Division Two side can provide post-match hospitality.
Due to the constraints of their current facilities, post-match hospitality has been held in local pubs. The ability to provide on-site food and drinks after games also means the club can be eligible for promotion.
Chairman Steve McAdam told the Herald: “It’s really pleasing that our plans have finally been approved. We had to face a few hurdles at the last minute but we managed to get through those and it’s great to have seen our clubhouse plans given planning permission.
“The next stage for us now is to look at costing and we’ve also got a meeting in January with the facilities lead at the Birmingham County FA to discuss what funding might be available and what we can tap into to get the project moving forward.
“For example, if we could apply for funds from the Football Foundation, they would supply around 70 to 80 per cent of what we needed and then we would have to raise the rest.”
The Herald previously reported the expected cost of the project would be a minimum of £100,000 and that the club hoped to have the improved facilities in place for the start of the 2023-24 season.
The Romans return to Midland League Division Two action on Tuesday when they entertain Earlswood Town (2pm kick-off).
