Burnley FC's return to the top flight has prompted the local council to pledge to tidy up the town's gateways.
The Clarets were last in the first tier of English football in 1976 and council bosses are now set to lead a clean-up of the entrances of the area, which have been branded as eyesores. Several key areas of the Lancashire town are set for regeneration in a bid to enchance its profile and cash in on the return of Premier League football to Turf Moor on August 19 when Owen Coyle's side welcome champions Manchester United.
Trafalgar Street, the M65 junction 10 roundabout and Manchester Road station are just three places that Burnley Council have promised to renovate with supporters from the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea all set to come to town over the next nine months.
"We have got companies and football fans wanting to come to Burnley so when they come we want them to leave thinking what a nice place it is," said council leader Gordon Birtwistle.
"We need to do our best because being in the Premier League is some of the best advertising you can get."
The move has won the backing of residents and senior figures in the local community and the club themselves have added their backing to the cause.
"Burnley's gateways can be improved, like any across the country," said a Clarets spokesman.
"We as a football club are aware of this and are working with partners to see what can be done."
Council bosses are also hoping to secure a grant of £2 million to regenerate the area around the town's Central train station.
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