York Community Stadium business plan approved

Image caption, The stadium at Monks Cross would be a community hub, the report said

A business plan has been approved for a 拢20m community stadium in York.

The stadium at Monks Cross would be home to York City FC and York City Knights Rugby League Club, and include a health centre and library.

City of York Council's cabinet approved the business plan on Tuesday night which, subject to planning permission, would unlock 拢4m of council funding.

The ground is also part of a new shopping development and has been described as a "community hub".