PLANS are afoot to replace 12-year-old artifical pitches at Witton Country Park in Blackburn.

Blackburn with Darwen Council is proposing to install two new full size 3G pitches at the park and is working on securing funding to allow it to progress.

A council spokesman said: "The council has been working positively with the Football Association on a potential new and exciting scheme to refurbish the existing sand filled all weather pitches at Witton Park, which are in excess of 12 years old, with two full size 3G pitches, new fencing, flood lights and updated changing facilities.

"The investment required to deliver this scheme is not yet secured however the council and FA are committed to delivering this scheme to the benefit of competitive football teams and recreational football players from across Blackburn and Darwen.”