Warrington Council will hold an extraordinary meeting next Monday at Parr Hall to appoint teenage darts sensation Luke Littler as an honorary citizen of the borough.
The special recognition comes after the 18-year-old's historic achievements in professional darts, including his recent World Championship victory.
The council is recommended to award Littler the honorary citizen title to acknowledge his significant contribution to the borough, according to the Warrington Guardian.
In January 2025, Littler defeated three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen to claim the World Darts Championship.
Luke Littler is set to be made an honorary citizen of Warrington amid his sensational darts form
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The victory made him the youngest world champion in darts history, breaking the previous record held by van Gerwen himself.
This achievement followed his remarkable journey in 2024, when at just 16 years old, he reached the World Championship final.
The phenomenon of "Littlermania" has since swept through the sport, with the young champion credited for creating a surge in interest in darts.
Rugby League side The Warrington Wolves will honour their hometown hero by temporarily renaming their stadium as 'The Luke Littler Stadium' for Friday's Super League opener.
Luke Littler beat Michael van Gerwen to win the World Darts Championship at the start of the year
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Littler, who is a keen Warrington Wolves supporter, will be the star guest at the club's first home game of the 2025 Super League season.
The stadium renaming marks another accolade for the teenage sensation, who has become one of sport's most talked-about figures.
Littler's meteoric rise has seen him secure 11 senior PDC titles in his young career.
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He made history by becoming the youngest player to win a major PDC Tournament after claiming the Premier League title on his debut.
His remarkable 2024 season saw him win both the World Series of Darts and the Grand Slam of Darts titles in his first appearances at these prestigious events.
The teenage prodigy first picked up a dart at just 18 months old and joined the St Helens Youth Academy aged eight, laying the foundation for his extraordinary success.
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Born in Warrington, Littler moved back to the town at age six and attended Padgate Academy.
His impact extends beyond the dartboard, having played a significant role in raising over £1 million for Prostate Cancer UK during the World Darts Championship.
The young champion has also shown support for the Motor Neurone Disease Association, wearing the charity's logo on his shirt, linking his support to his passion for rugby league.
His sporting achievements earned him the 2024 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award in December, too.
Luke Littler is currently preparing for night three of the Premier League
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Meanwhile, Littler is currently preparing for night three of the Premier League on Thursday.
He will be hoping to build on last week's triumph, where he overcame Rob Cross, Van Gerwen and Luke Humphries to secure glory.
Littler, the defending champion, will return to action in Dublin.
