The FA has issued a reminder to all Step 5 Clubs regarding applications for promotion to Step 4 for season 2016/17.
The necessary forms and application fee must be received by no later than 30 November 2015.
In issuing the reminder the FA stated:
"We would encourage applications only from those Clubs that have serious ambitions to progress and either currently have an E Grade or can realistically achieve this by 31 March 2016.
"Clubs must be aware that the deadline of 30 November 2015 will be strictly adhered to and any documentation or application/financial forms received after this date will NOT be accepted".
