Northamptonshire hopes to open a £13m complex on farmland at Moulton.
BBC News, NorthamptonshireCouncillors will discuss whether to grant a lease on farmland toThe new ground at New Manor Farm at Moulton, near Northampton, would be used for its academy and facilities for female and disabled players.
NCCC have been playing at Wantage Road since 1886, sharing the ground with Northampton Town Football Club from 1897 to 1994.NCCC has no plans to move from the County Ground at Wantage Road in Northampton, which will remain its headquarters, which owns the land in Moulton, NCCC said it wanted to "create a new state-of-the-art cricket facility to complement its existing headquarters at Wantage Road and dramatically increase its impact on the Northants community.
The council's cabinet will meet on 10 February to discuss a plan to grant a 125-year lease to the club at a nominal rent.Officers have advised councillors that "the loss of potential capital receipts for disposal of the land at market value is considered justified in view of the expected sporting, health, and economic development benefits".Follow East of England news on
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