Macclesfield Town Football Club (MTFC) has entered into an agreement with St Modwen to work on plans for a new stadium as part of a wider mixed-use development in the town.

A 7,000-capacity, low-carbon venue is being proposed by the npower League Two club at a site close to its existing Moss Rose ground, which would also feature a conference facility.

The stadium is poised to anchor a community sports and leisure complex as part of the new South Macclesfield Development Area, which will span 130 acres (52.6 hectares).

MTFC chair Mike Rance said: "Our ambitious plans to create a new home for the Silkmen have taken a big step forward with the announcement of this partnership."