FANS are helping to improve Prestatyn Town FC ground ahead of the expected summer start of competitive football.

Work to create an accessible footpath behind the Bastion Gardens north stand is being carried out as part of the Seasiders’ application for FAW Tier 2 Club Licensing, which state that grounds must be safe and accessible.

The JD Cymru North League club has acquired equipment including a digger, dumper and a skip following donations from fans and supporters, while volunteers have helped to carry out the work over recent weeks.

Andy Ruscoe, Prestatyn Town FC general manager, said: "The back of the stand had become overgrown and we wanted to create footpath. We have managed to raise money to hire a digger, people have donated skips and offered to lay concrete. There is a good buzz around the club.

“‪The effort that our volunteers have put in to support our ground improvements is beyond amazing."

A fire was started at the Prestatyn Town FC academy cabin on Thursday, April 1, just days after under-18s football resumed, which Mr Ruscoe said has prompted the club to aim to become "a pillar of the community" with plans for community engagement work.

The developments form part of the Seasiders’ plans to rebuild the club under new manager Ben Heath, who has hopes for a Welsh Premier League promotion push in the near future. Preparations are due to get underway for the 2021/22 season, which could begin with round one cup fixtures in August.