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North Warwickshire Borough Council has taken the first tentative steps towards agreeing a long-term lease of Sheepy Road with the new bosses of Atherstone Town Community Football Club.
A tenancy at will between the two parties will be drawn up allowing the football club to use the council-owned pitch and facilities.