COMMON Road has been given the green light to stage Southern League Premier Division matches next season.

The Evesham United committee was given several tasks to undertake when the grading committee visited the ground last month and the majority of the work was completed last week.

An additional turnstile is yet to be put in place but the grading criteria has been met after a telephone call to chairman Jim Cockerton.

All the advertising hoardings around the pitch have been securely fastened and resurfacing carried out behind the goal at the clubhouse end of the ground. Machinery and other ground equipment at the other end has been securely stored.

Special dispensation has been given to the Robins in the light of the club's move to Cheltenham Road.

Tarpaulin covering the fence on the stand side of the ground has been deemed sufficient, while the dugouts, that should seat eight, have also been passed for next season.