GLOUCESTERSHIRE chief executive Tom Richardson has urged supporters to show their backing for plans to redevelop the County Ground.

The club has released images for the first time to show how the ground will look once the work is completed, with Bristol City Council set to make a decision on the proposals during a planning committee meeting next Wednesday, May 30.

They show a new-look pavilion, a state-of-the-art media centre and encompass the overall key changes to the proposed development, including the removal of a whole storey in the central building.

Richardson said: “These images have been produced to help bring to life the plans for the housing development and to show people for the first time what the impressive new pavilion frontage will look like.

“The ambition of the club is always to be a good neighbour and to make the development of both the apartments and the ground as successful as possible.

“It is important that our supporters make their voices heard – their comments are important and can make a difference.”

Gloucestershire had their original proposals rejected by Bristol City Council earlier this year, but are hoping that environmentally-friendly plans committed to achieving Level Three for the Government’s Code for sustainable homes for the block of apartments that will pay for the development will swing the vote in their favour.

With the county needing to upgrade the facilities to stage international cricket, they could move out of Bristol if the application is thrown out again and have already explored alternative sites at Filton airfield and in Gloucester.

A club statement said: “If the development is approved, GCCC will be able to dramatically improve the County Ground to become a leading centre for sport as well as a vibrant centre for the Bristol community and businesses through the addition of a contemporary conference suite.

“The new proposals demonstrate the club’s commitment to incorporating feedback received from local residents and associations as well as keeping the public fully updated on its plans throughout the extensive and in-depth period of consultation which is aligned to the planning application.”

People are able to provide feedback to the plans by visiting the Bristol City Council website as part of the official consultation that is currently underway.