BLACKPOOL are set for a major stadium upgrade at the expense of some neighbouring local houses.
Bloomfield Road is one of the oldest arenas in the country, having been opened in 1899.
Blackpool’s stadium Bloomfield Road is set to boost capacity by 5,000 seatsCredit: Getty
It’s since undergone a further five renovations over the years.
And capacity currently stands at a decent 16,500.
But that is now set to be boosted by a whopping 5,000 seats.
Capacity will soon hit 21,500 after long-awaited plans for outfit were finally given the green light.
Blackpool Council have decided that a row of houses behind the East Stand can be demolished after a three-year delay.
The terraced homes on Henry Street will make way, allowing the East Stand to be upgraded with extra seats, new decking and boosted media facilities.
A new concourse will also be built behind the stand.
And engineers will add a new suspended TV gantry too.
Meanwhile, a community sports facility will also be built next to Bloomfield Road.
It will feature 11-a-side and five-a-side football pitches in a huge boost to the local community.
As for Henry Street, all houses set to be demolished bar one are now unoccupied.
The last one is home to a family of tenants, but their private landlord has reportedly agreed final legalities with Blackpool Council for demolition to go ahead.
A council spokesperson said: “Planning approval for the demolition of the properties on Henry Street marks an important first step in revitalising this area of the town.”
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