A community football stadium is among the facilities being planned as part of a new leisure development on a 22.7-hectare (56-acre) area of publicly-owned land in Grimsby.

North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) has agreed to give Simons Developments the next 12 months in which to investigate the viability of redeveloping the site.

The firm will work with Grimsby Town Football Club on drawing up the proposals, while it is also expected a retail facility will also form part of the leisure development.

NELC portfolio holder for tourism and culture Mick Burnett said: "It is vitally important that any proposal coming forward ensures that full consideration is given to the surrounding facilities."

Click here to read more from NELC about its decision to grant Simons Development an exclusivity period over the proposed leisure development in Grimsby.