A football club is to expand its facilities now that plans for a long-term land lease have been approved.

Non-league Moulton FC will be able to develop new pitches at New Manor Farm in the village after West Northamptonshire Council agreed to lease land to the club.

The plans also include other new facilities and access to a 150-space car park next to the club's existing site.

"This will allow the club to support the current and future growth in the local population with new pitches and improved facilities," said club chairman Pete Knight.

Moulton's senior men's team play in the United Counties Premier South division, while Moulton Ladies play in the Northamptonshire Women's & Girls Football League.

The club said it had grown in recent years and no longer had enough space to meet demand for pitches.

The new facilities were expected to give more children, young people and adults the chance to play and would also reduce the club's need to hire pitches elsewhere.

The plans have been supported by Northamptonshire Football Association and have addressed a need for more pitches across West Northants, particularly for young players.

The long-term lease would also allow the club to apply for funding through the Football Foundation's Home Advantage Programme to help pay for future improvements.

"The club already makes a huge contribution to the local community, and these plans will help create more opportunities for residents to take part in sport close to home," added Kamala Guliyeva, the West Northants councillor responsible for local economy, culture and leisure.