HEREFORDSHIRE Council have agreed a new 25-year lease for Victoria Park with United in the Community (UITC).

This follows ongoing investment at the facility since the current trustees took control of the organisation last year.

Victoria Park is used during the week for Under 18s training and matches in addition to academy matches that take place at weekends.

It is also used for soccer schools during the school holidays.

Hereford FC are expected to train at the facility in preparation for the FA Vase Final on May 22 ahead of a re-seeding which is being done by contractors Highground.

Councillor Harry Bramer, cabinet member for contracts and assets, said: "We applaud the significant progress made by UITC Trustees in the past year.

"They have worked hard to improve the facility at Victoria Park.

"UITC is doing a tremendous job in reaching young people throughout the county with their various activities and I look forward to seeing a few more academy players progress into the Hereford FC first team."